Khalil Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Khalil is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Khalil?
Khalil is spelled K-H-A-L-I-L. The name has 6 letters.
Khalil at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Khalil means “friend” or “companion.”
- Origin
- Khalil is commonly associated with Arabic origins, where it is used as a male given name.
- Pronunciation
- KHA-leel · 2 syllables
Khalil Popularity in 2025
Rank#384
Recorded Births826
- Boys usage rose 8 places to #384 and recorded 5 fewer 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 Khalil Mean?
Khalil means “friend” or “companion.”
Origin: Khalil is commonly associated with Arabic origins, where it is used as a male given name.
How Do You Pronounce Khalil?
PronunciationKHA-leel
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Khalil?
- History
- The name Khalil has been used historically within Arabic-speaking communities and is noted in Islamic texts as an epithet of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham).
Khalil Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 826 | #384 |
| 2024 | Boys | 831 | #392 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 982 | #340 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,091 | #308 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,148 | #294 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,233 | #274 |
| 2019 | Girls | 16 | #7,025 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,127 | #302 |
| 2018 | Boys | 803 | #395 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2017 | Boys | 733 | #424 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 696 | #444 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 624 | #479 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 625 | #465 |
| 2013 | Girls | 9 | #11,000 |
| 2013 | Boys | 602 | #465 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2012 | Boys | 616 | #446 |
When Was Khalil 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.
2020 · Boys
1,233 recorded births
National rank #274
2021 · Boys
1,148 recorded births
National rank #294
2019 · Boys
1,127 recorded births
National rank #302
1995 · Boys
1,118 recorded births
National rank #251
Where Khalil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #82 | 10 |
| MS | #97 | 29 |
| LA | #143 | 35 |
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| GA | #272 | 45 |
| SC | #275 | 20 |
| MI | #280 | 35 |
| VA | #280 | 30 |