Kaylab
A variant spelling of the Arabic name Khalid, meaning "immortal" or "eternal".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kaylab. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaylab today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaylab births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaylab. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kaylab with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kaylab. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,051
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Kaylab: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaylab by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaylab during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaylab
The given name Kaylab is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Islamic cultures. It is a combination of two Arabic words, "Kayl" and "Ab," which respectively mean "measure" and "father." This name likely emerged during the medieval period in regions where Arabic was the predominant language, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
While there are no definitive records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that it may have been used as a descriptive term for individuals who were skilled in measuring or accounting. The earliest known mention of Kaylab as a personal name dates back to the 12th century, when it was recorded in historical documents from the Abbasid Caliphate, a powerful Islamic empire that ruled over vast territories.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Kaylab was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad, who lived during the 13th century. His contributions to the fields of mathematics and astrology were widely recognized, and his works were studied and referenced by scholars across the Islamic world.
In the 15th century, a prominent military leader named Kaylab ibn Khalid led a successful campaign against invading forces in the region of modern-day Syria. His strategic prowess and leadership skills earned him a place in historical records, and his name became synonymous with bravery and tactical expertise.
During the 16th century, a renowned poet and philosopher named Kaylab al-Andalusi gained recognition for his eloquent verses and insightful writings on various subjects, including ethics, politics, and the human condition. His works were widely circulated and celebrated across the Arabic-speaking world.
Another notable figure was Kaylab al-Baghdadi, a distinguished Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 17th century. His contributions to the interpretation and understanding of Islamic teachings and principles were highly influential, and his writings were studied by generations of scholars and students.
In the 19th century, a prominent architect named Kaylab al-Misri left a lasting legacy through his innovative designs and construction of several iconic buildings and mosques in Cairo, Egypt. His architectural masterpieces are still admired and visited by people from all over the world.
People
Kaylab + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaylab as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaylab: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaylab?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaylab going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kaylab a common name?
We classify Kaylab as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaylab most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaylab was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaylab is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaylab in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaylab a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaylab in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaylab still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaylab in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaylab can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Kaylab?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.