Khaled
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Khaled: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1988.
Khaled is a strong Arabic name meaning "eternal" or "immortal," rooted in the triconsonantal root kh-l-d, which carries the sense of lasting forever. The most internationally famous bearer is likely Cheb Khaled, the Algerian raï singer whose global hits like "Didi" and "Aïcha" introduced North African music to millions. Equally celebrated is Khaled Hosseini, the Afghan-American author behind The Kite Runner, whose novels offered profound Western insight into Afghan life. While no major Scottish places share the name, it connects indirectly to the Arabic word "khalid"—a concept found in Islamic culture as a royal or divine attribute. A common variant across the Muslim world is Khalid, and the name has gained steady popularity among families in Scotland who appreciate its timeless meaning and melodic sound, often chosen as a tribute to heritage or a hope for lasting legacy.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19883 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7283 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1988
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y