Khaled
Khaled is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Eternal, everlasting, or immortal.
Origin and history
Khaled is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning eternal or immortal. It has seen steady, moderate usage in the United States over recent decades, often chosen for its strong classical meaning and international recognition.
Popularity in the United States
2,777 babies in the United States have been named Khaled since 1880. It ranks #2456 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1346.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.4 %)
- NY (19.9 %)
- TX (13.8 %)
- FL (10.6 %)
- MI (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 86 |
| 1980-1990 | 228 |
| 1990-2000 | 428 |
| 2000-2010 | 500 |
| 2010-2019 | 927 |
| 2020-2029 | 603 |
Famous people named Khaled
- Khaled Hosseini: Novelist, Physician
- Khaled (singer): Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- The name gained historic significance through Khalid ibn al-Walid, renowned for his military strategy in the 7th century.
- It is frequently transliterated as either Khaled or Khalid depending on regional language conventions.