Khalil
Meaningfriend · Arabic
- US rank
- #384
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #251 in 1995
826 babies were named Khalil in the US in 2025. It has dropped 110 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1957–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Khalil you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,068 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Khalil, 826 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Khalil would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKhalil first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1995, when it reached #251.
- TrendKhalil has slipped 110 places over the last five years and now sits at #384. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKhalil is most popular in Washington, D.C., where it ranks #82, followed by Mississippi (#97) and Louisiana (#143). It's in the top 1,000 in 36 states.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Khalil means “friend”.
About the name Khalil
Khalil is a boy name meaning “friend”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lil”. US birth records list Khalil for boys from 1957 to 2025, in 66 of those 69 years. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked #251 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #384, with 826 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,304,348 boys |
| 1960s | 3.6 | 275,482 boys |
| 1970s | 22 | 45,290 boys |
| 1980s | 43 | 23,148 boys |
| 1990s | 256 | 3,900 boys |
| 2000s | 292 | 3,423 boys |
| 2010s | 370 | 2,702 boys |
| 2020s | 589 | 1,697 boys |
Questions about the name Khalil
What does the name Khalil mean?
Khalil means “friend” in Arabic.
Is Khalil a boy or girl name?
Khalil is a boy name.
How popular is the name Khalil?
Khalil ranked #384 for US boys in 2025, given to 826 babies. Its best year was 1995 (#251).