Khalid Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Khalid is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Khalid?
Khalid is spelled K-H-A-L-I-D. The name has 6 letters.
Khalid at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Khalid means “eternal” or “immortal” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Khalid is commonly associated with Arabic origins and is used predominantly in Arabic-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- KHA-lid · 2 syllables
Khalid Popularity in 2025
Rank#940
Recorded Births250
- Boys usage fell 4 places to #940 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Khalid Mean?
Khalid means “eternal” or “immortal” in Arabic.
Origin: Khalid is commonly associated with Arabic origins and is used predominantly in Arabic-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Khalid?
PronunciationKHA-lid
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Khalid?
- History
- The name Khalid is found in various Arabic historical texts and is known through figures bearing the name in early Islamic history.
Khalid Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 250 | #940 |
| 2024 | Boys | 246 | #936 |
| 2023 | Boys | 218 | #1,007 |
| 2022 | Boys | 235 | #963 |
| 2021 | Boys | 259 | #890 |
| 2020 | Boys | 251 | #898 |
| 2019 | Boys | 273 | #826 |
| 2018 | Boys | 264 | #844 |
| 2017 | Boys | 253 | #862 |
| 2016 | Boys | 238 | #904 |
| 2015 | Boys | 198 | #1,023 |
| 2014 | Boys | 220 | #959 |
| 2013 | Boys | 172 | #1,085 |
| 2012 | Boys | 174 | #1,074 |
| 2011 | Boys | 157 | #1,149 |
| 2010 | Boys | 143 | #1,232 |
| 2009 | Boys | 139 | #1,266 |
| 2008 | Boys | 135 | #1,284 |
| 2007 | Boys | 152 | #1,162 |
| 2006 | Boys | 149 | #1,141 |
| 2005 | Boys | 143 | #1,137 |
| 2004 | Boys | 138 | #1,142 |
| 2003 | Boys | 172 | #952 |
| 2002 | Boys | 222 | #777 |
When Was Khalid Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Boys
273 recorded births
National rank #826
2018 · Boys
264 recorded births
National rank #844
2021 · Boys
259 recorded births
National rank #890
2017 · Boys
253 recorded births
National rank #862
Where Khalid Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #373 | 15 |
| IL | #400 | 27 |
| CT | #498 | 5 |
| TN | #551 | 13 |
| NY | #601 | 25 |
| PA | #631 | 14 |
| WA | #639 | 10 |
| OH | #676 | 13 |