Khalil Boy

Popularity: #361 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkuh-LEEL / /kəˈliːl/

Arabic

Meaning

friend; companion

Historical & Cultural Background

Khalil is derived from the Arabic word 'khalīl', meaning friend or companion. It is often associated with the Islamic tradition, particularly as a title for the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), known as Khalilullah, meaning 'Friend of God'. The name is popular in various cultures influenced by Arabic language and Islamic heritage. It has been used in literature and poetry throughout history, symbolizing loyalty and friendship.

Trend Summary

Khalil has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

KhaledKhalifaKhalisKhalisahKhalia

Variants

  • Khalil
  • Khalel

International Variants

  • Halil (Turkish)
  • Khalil (French)
  • Khalil (English)

Famous people named Khalil

Khalil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer and philosopher, best known for his book 'The Prophet'.

Khalil Mack is an American football player, recognized for his achievements in the NFL.

Khalil Shakir is an American football player, known for his performance in college football.

Khalil Fong is a Chinese-American singer-songwriter, celebrated for his contributions to the music industry.

Fictional characters named Khalil

Khalil is a character in the novel 'The Prophet' by Khalil Gibran, serving as a wise and philosophical figure.

Khalil is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard', known for his role as a friend and ally.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Khalil was first seen in the United States in 1957. Khalil has ranked as high as #485 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Khalil has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Khalil (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 101
13%
FL 67
9%
GA 56
7%
CA 47
6%
NC 44
6%
IL 35
5%
OH 35
5%
SC 34
4%
LA 33
4%
NY 33
4%
AL 28
4%
VA 26
3%
MI 24
3%
IN 23
3%
TN 21
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19575
19607
19616
19626
19648
19657
19667
19678
196814
19696
197011
197117
197225
197312
197420
197535
197645
197756
197864
197978
198074
198168
198276
198369
198476
198580
198682
198778
198884
1989114
1990144
1991154
1992249
1993287
1994372
19951,118
1996714
1997577
1998611
1999700
2000619
2001626
2002583
2003546
2004619
2005566
2006600
2007556
2008557
2009553
2010516
2011580
2012616
2013602
2014625
2015624
2016696
2017732
2018803
20191,127
20201,231
20211,146
20221,091
2023982
2024830