Khalil

Rank 308th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Khalil was 308th most popular baby name for boys and 612th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,085 babies were named Khalil in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,096 babies in the United States were named Khalil. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Khalil is around 17 years old.

The name "Khalil" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Khalil include Khal and Lil.

Khalil Meaning & Origin

Khalil is an Arabic name that embodies a deep sense of friendship and companionship, as its primary meaning is 'friend' or 'honorable comrade.'

The name Khalil is described as charming, exotic and powerful.

Pronunciation

Khalil is pronounced kha-leel in English. The name Khalil has 6 letters and 1, 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Khalil

  • The name Khalil was given to one of the characters in the popular young adult novel, "The Hate U Give", which was also adapted into a film.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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