Declining since 2020, #384 for boys today.
Popularity of Khalil since 1957
Babies named Khalil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 363 |
| 1980s | 800 |
| 1990s | 4,926 |
| 2000s | 5,826 |
| 2010s | 6,922 |
| 2020s | 6,111 |
Meaning & origin
Khalil has been recorded in the United States since at least 1957, but its real ascent began in the late 20th century. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking 384th in 2025 with approximately 1 in 2,068 newborn boys receiving the name. Since the peak year, its trajectory has been falling, though it remains well established. The name is most popular in the District of Columbia, Mississippi, and Louisiana, reflecting strong usage in communities with significant Muslim populations. Khalil's enduring appeal lies in its profoundly positive meaning "friend" or "companion," a concept rooted in the Quranic title for Abraham. Its short, accented sound fits well with contemporary naming trends that favor concise yet culturally meaningful names.
Khalil derives from the Arabic root kh-l-l, carrying the sense of close friendship or intimacy. In Islamic tradition, the Prophet Abraham is honored as Khalil Allah, "Friend of God." The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries and entered English-speaking usage through Muslim communities.
Where Khalil is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Khalil” around the world
Where Khalil lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
260
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khal, Kilo
Variants: Khalil, Khalīl, Haleel
Sibling names for Khalil
Names that share Khalil's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Amira, Layla, Yasmin, Noor, Zara, Aalayah, Aaliyah, Alia, Aliah, Aliya, Aliyah, Alliyah, Amani, Amirah, Anisa, Anissa, Ashante, Isra, Laila, Lamia, Leyla, Mariyah, Nakia, Nyasia, Rihanna, Samira, Samiya, Sanaa, Saniyah, Aaliya, Aiza, Akeelah, Akilah, Aleeyah, Alyah, Amal, Amarah, Analiyah, Anyssa, Aziza, Daliyah, Daniyah, Ebonee, Erykah, Inaya, Jahaira, Jakiyah, Jalani, Jalayah, Jamia, Jamilah, Jamiya, Janiah, Khalani, Khalia, Khaliah, Khaliyah, Laniyah, Latifah, Leilah, Malika, Mecca, Miesha, Nadiya, Nahla, Nailah, Naima, Nairobi, Nakiya, Nayla, Neila, Nida, Nuri, Raniyah, Saba, Sabra, Safia, Saira, Sakina, Samia, Samirah, Saniah, Shakera, Shamira, Shamya, Sharika, Sunni, Takia, Tamiyah, Taniyah, Yasmina, Zahara, Zamiyah, Aalia, Aaliyha, Ahmani, Alajah, Aleiyah, Amana, Amirra, Amran, Anabia, Assata, Aziya, Damiya, Enaya, Falisha, Fariha, Hadeel, Hadiyah, Jabria, Jahlani, Jahnae, Jahniya, Jailani, Jakeria, Jakhia, Jaliya, Jameela, Jamela, Jamile, Jamilla, Jamirah, Janayah, Janiyla, Janylah, Jasmeen, Jaziya, Jehlani, Joud, Kadejah, Kalila, Kalilah, Kameelah, Khaliya, Khara, Kiasia, Lama, Lamiya, Malayia, Malayiah, Malikah, Maysa, Melika, Misk, Myeisha, Nadira, Nadiyah, Naeemah, Najma, Nakira, Nayra, Naziah, Nazly, Niema, Nuha, Nyeisha, Rakia, Rakiya, Rakiyah, Sabriya, Sadiya, Saima, Saliyah, Samera, Samiha, Samyah, Sanah, Sanaii, Sereen, Shakara, Shaliyah, Shamyra, Shariah, Shariyah, Suhayla, Takiya, Tamyah, Tanijah, Tasnim, Teyana, Uniqua, Zaara, Zakiyyah, Zamirah, Zaynah, Zoraya, Zuleika, Aaleyah, Afiya, Aiesha, Aijah, Aissa, Aliyyah, Amiera, Amilah, Amiria, Anysa, Anzal, Armanie, Ashunti, Asjah, Chakira, Cimani, Damyah, Danyah, Diala, Emira, Fatina, Iyesha, Jahlia, Jahmya, Jahniyah, Jahnya, Jajaira, Jalila, Jamayah, Jamilia, Jamilya, Jamylah, Jamyrah, Janan, Janayla, Janilah, Jazira, Jinan, Kadeja, Kamariah, Kamilia, Kamillah, Kanijah, Karem, Kenyada, Khala, Khalaya, Khalila, Khalilah, Khalise, Khalyla, Khamiya, Khamiyah, Khamora, Khamya, Khira, Lamisha, Lamyah, Lashai, Layali, Leenah, Mahogani, Malaak, Malayla, Malayshia, Markiya, Mishal, Naeema, Naria, Nashira, Naziyah, Nesreen, Nyeema, Raima, Ranyah, Rashidah, Rayya, Raziah, Roniyah, Sabria, Saidah, Sakeenah, Saniyyah, Serayah, Shaakira, Shakala, Shakerra, Shakura, Shamirah, Shamiyah, Shamyah, Sharia, Suhey, Surah, Tahari, Tahisha, Teliyah, Traniyah, Wateen, Xamira, Yamina, Yasmen, Ymani, Zairah, Zakeria, Zamani, Zamira, Zayra, Zhara, Aalaysia, Beyonca, Janaiyah, Khaloni, Massa, Saher, Aalaiyah, Aaleeyah, Aaliayah, Abia, Adiba, Ahjanae, Ahmia, Ahmira, Aidah, Akesha, Aliviyah, Amaani, Amanee, Ameshia, Amiira, Amiylah, Amunique, Aniza, Areebah, Ashaunti, Atoya, Ayeshia, Bahja, Dajai, Danylah, Elahi, Emonii, Fabiha, Haliyah, Ieesha, Imanni, Iyania, Jahara, Jahmia, Jahmiya, Jahniah, Jahzaria, Jakaiya, Jalaiah, Jalaila, Jaleeah, Jaleisa, Jaliza, Jameila, Jamelah, Jamillia, Joliyah, Kalaiyah, Kanija, Kanylah, Khaleelah, Khalina, Khamil, Khamille, Kwana, Laylaa, Leyli, Liala, Malaijah, Markiyah, Maysun, Monifah, Nabi, Nahima, Narah, Nawaal, Nazirah, Neima, Nimah, Quaniyah, Rafeef, Raliyah, Raushanah, Rim, Ritaj, Sadeen, Samiyyah, Saniyya, Sanyiah, Shakinah, Shaquilla, Shatira, Shekira, Shikira, Suheily, Suleika, Taejah, Takhia, Takiah, Takyah, Tanazia, Tarahji, Tenesia, Yaniyah, Yasina, Yazaira, Yazleen, Zafira, Zakyra, Zamarah, Zamyia, Zaniyla, Zarrah, Zuleica
Brothers: Amir, Zayn, Rashid, Idris, Jamal, Jabril, Jahmir, Jakari, Jamaal, Karam, Khyree, Malik, Rashad, Samir, Shaquille, Zain, Zaire, Zakari, Ahmari, Ahmir, Amauri, Amil, Dakarai, Issa, Jahari, Jahiem, Jahlil, Jahmari, Jama, Jameel, Jasir, Jawan, Khamari, Laith, Maleek, Mehki, Naim, Naseem, Rahsaan, Rakeem, Rakim, Rashaad, Shakur, Syncere, Tyriq, Zahir, Zamari, Zamir, Aahil, Aasir, Ahkeem, Akim, Ameir, Amire, Antawn, Aquil, Azir, Baraka, Dakhari, Dekari, Demani, Emin, Essa, Gibran, Jabree, Jabriel, Jaevon, Jaheem, Jahkai, Jahmar, Jahmel, Jakeem, Jamale, Jamarious, Jamauri, Jameir, Jamiel, Jamill, Jemal, Jhalil, Jibran, Khamani, Khiry, Maalik, Maher, Malick, Maliek, Maliki, Malyk, Mazin, Nahmir, Nassir, Nayel, Nazier, Nyzir, Omarr, Rafi, Raheen, Rahmir, Ramy, Saadiq, Symir, Yaman, Yamir, Zahmir, Zakee, Zamar, Adonys, Ahmaud, Ahmere, Altariq, Alyan, Alyas, Artavius, Ashur, Bassel, Cahlil, Dahmir, Dakarri, Dsean, Hykeem, Ikeem, Jabarri, Jabri, Jafari, Jah, Jahki, Jahmeir, Jahmier, Jahsai, Jahsir, Jakwon, Jalik, Jameal, Jammal, Jaquari, Jaquis, Jarmal, Javarus, Jazier, Jmari, Jodeci, Kahleel, Kaliq, Kamare, Kasir, Kejuan, Khairi, Khayree, Khayri, Mahkai, Mahlik, Maleke, Maliq, Miraj, Nahzir, Nakeem, Nas, Nyeem, Nysir, Omarian, Quamir, Raheim, Rahkeem, Raif, Rasaan, Roshad, Saahir, Sahmir, Shakeel, Tahjae, Tahmir, Wadie, Yahmir, Zaidan, Jaeshawn, Jaleal, Marquail, Yazir, Ahil, Ahmarion, Ahmeir, Akeel, Akil, Amiere, Arkeem, Ashaad, Ashawn, Asil, Avondre, Caleel, Damare, Dameir, Dayyan, Dishon, Dmani, Dmauri, Dmoni, Hassani, Hyder, Jabreel, Jaheir, Jahking, Jahmil, Jahmire, Jahmyr, Jahzier, Jakwan, Jamail, Jamair, Jamarea, Jomarion, Juwaun, Juwuan, Kahil, Kasheem, Kawon, Khoury, Khyir, Maleak, Malike, Markai, Milik, Naheim, Nahiem, Nahir, Nahsir, Nahyan, Najir, Nazire, Nyzier, Omarii, Oshae, Qaadir, Ramal, Reshad, Saafir, Saber, Sharbel, Shyhiem, Taheem, Tyhir, Zahair, Zahar, Zahi, Zhamir
Names like Khalil
Names whose popularity has moved with Khalil's over the last 50 years.

