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Khalil

male

Meaning

"Friend; Beloved"

An Arabic name meaning friend or beloved, also significant as an epithet in Islamic tradition.

Popularity History of Khalil

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#390Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#390

Khalil was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-50

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Khalil Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Khalil.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Khalil

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Quick Facts

OriginArabic
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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