Declining since 2019, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Khaleed since 1994
Babies named Khaleed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Khaleed entered U.S. birth records in 1994, peaking in popularity in 2020. Since then, its usage has been falling, reflecting a trajectory that began around 2019. Despite its low overall rank of 8910 and a rarity of 1 in 213,510 in the latest year, the name carries cultural resonance as a variant of the classic Arabic name Khalid. Its appeal may stem from its phonetic similarity to other popular names, while maintaining a distinct spelling. As a relatively modern variant in the U.S., Khaleed has not been concentrated in any particular state, with top states data unavailable.
Khaleed is a variant spelling of Khalid, derived from the Arabic root خلد (khalada), meaning 'to abide forever' or 'to be eternal'. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, borne by notable historical figures including the 7th-century general Khalid ibn al-Walid. As a given name in English-speaking countries, the variant spelling Khaleed emerged in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by other names with the -eed sound or by the popularity of similar-sounding names.
“Khaleed” around the world
Where Khaleed lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khal, Khali
Sibling names for Khaleed
Names that share Khaleed's style, for a brother or sister.
