Holding steady.
Popularity of Khalik since 1978
Babies named Khalik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Khalik is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1978. It reached its highest recorded usage in 2004, though it has never been a top 1000 name. The name has shown a stable trajectory in recent years. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it is likely a variant of the Arabic name Khalid, meaning 'eternal'. The name has not been associated with any particular U.S. state, reflecting its wide but sparse distribution.
Khalik is likely a variant or anglicized spelling of the Arabic name Khalid (خالد), which derives from the root kh-l-d meaning 'to remain' or 'to be eternal'. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim families. In the United States, it has seen modest use since the late 20th century, possibly influenced by figures such as the boxer Khalik 'Khalik' Allah or the rapper Khalik.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Khalik
Names that share Khalik's style, for a brother or sister.
