Khalil
Khalil is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Friend, intimate companion, or beloved.
Origin and history
Khalil is a classic Arabic name meaning 'friend' or 'beloved'. It has a rich history in Middle Eastern and Islamic tradition, historically associated with the Prophet Abraham (Khalilullah, 'Friend of God'). In the United States, the name has seen steady growth since the late 20th century, reaching its highest popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
25,021 babies in the United States have been named Khalil since 1880. It ranks #742 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #324.
States where it is most popular
- NY (7.8 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- GA (6.7 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 363 |
| 1980-1990 | 800 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,926 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,826 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,922 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,111 |
Famous people named Khalil
- Khalil Mack: American football player, Athlete
- Khalil Cain: Actor
- Khalil Herbert: American football player, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name is widely recognized globally through Lebanese-American author and poet Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet.
- In Islamic tradition, the city of Hebron is known in Arabic as Al-Khalil, named in honor of Abraham.
- Khalil entered top 500 rankings in the U.S. during the 1990s and has continued a steady upward trend into the 2020s.