Khalil
k-halil,
kha-lil
US Popularity:612
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Friend, companion
Khalil is a wildly popular boy's name of Arabic origin. It's a go-to choice in various parts of the world, particularly the Middle East and North Africa. With its beautiful, lilting sound and heartwarming meaning—" friend" in Arabic—Khalil cements itself as a perennially fashionable choice. Many people have held this name over the years, from poets to athletes, giving your little one plenty of inspiration.
Khalil Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Khalil is currently #1642 on The Bump
Boy:Khalil is currently #466 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Khalil is currently #612 in U.S. births
Boy:Khalil is currently #206 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#612
in 2022
- 33
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Meaning of Khalil
Quranic Names, Khaleel, A Quranic Name for Boys
Behind the Name, Khalil, November 2019
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 450
Ancestry, Khalil Family History
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