Kaylum
Boy name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kaylum: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1997.
Of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, Kaylum is a modern spelling variant of the traditional name Calum, which derives from the Latin *Columba* meaning "dove." This gentle, symbolic name is most famously associated with Saint Columba, the sixth-century Irish missionary who brought Christianity to Scotland and founded the monastery on Iona. That sacred island, just off the Isle of Mull, carries the saint's legacy in its very name. As an alternative to the more classic Calum, the Kaylum spelling gained noticeable popularity in Scotland from the 1990s onward, reflecting a broader trend toward personalized, phonetic renderings of traditional Gaelic names. Expectant parents drawn to peaceful imagery may appreciate the subtle beauty of this calm, bird-inspired choice.
Boy 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19973 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7073 babies
- Total births
- 12since 1997
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y