Khaled
Meaningeternal, immortal · Arabic
Khaled is an Arabic boy name meaning “eternal, immortal”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funKhaled doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Khaled would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKhaled peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Khaled you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Khaled would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 18,762 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKhaled first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Khaleds? Head to Michigan, where it's the #601 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Khaled
Khaled is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “eternal, immortal”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Khaled
What does the name Khaled mean?
Khaled means “eternal, immortal” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ambrose (“immortal”), Emrys (“immortal”), Amar (“immortal”) and Athan (“immortal”).
What is the origin of the name Khaled?
Khaled is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Khaled a boy or girl name?
Khaled is a boy name. In 2025, 91 US boys were named Khaled.
How popular is the name Khaled?
Khaled ranked #1,771 for US boys in 2025, given to 91 babies. Its best year was 2016, when it reached #1,501. Over the last five years it has slipped 150 places.
What names are similar to Khaled?
If you like Khaled, you might also like Ambrose, Emrys, Amar and Athan.
What should I know before naming my baby Khaled?
Khaled is an Arabic boy name meaning “eternal, immortal”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.