Khawla
Meaningfemale deer · Arabic
Khawla is an Arabic girl name meaning “female deer”. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Khawla would score 16 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKhawla is having its moment right now. Most Khawlas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Khawla would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 178,571 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKhawla first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2011–2025
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About the name Khawla
Khawla is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “female deer”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Khawla
What does the name Khawla mean?
Khawla means “female deer” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Heiress (“female heir”), Bellatrix (“female warrior”) and Amatullah (“female servant of God”).
What is the origin of the name Khawla?
Khawla is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Khawla a boy or girl name?
Khawla is a girl name. In 2025, 9 US girls were named Khawla.
How popular is the name Khawla?
Khawla ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2021, when it reached #9,562. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,346 places.
What names are similar to Khawla?
If you like Khawla, you might also like Heiress, Bellatrix and Amatullah.
What should I know before naming my baby Khawla?
Khawla is an Arabic girl name meaning “female deer”. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.