Khalila Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-LEE-lah / /kəˈliːlə/Arabic; Swahili
Meaning
Arabic: 'friend'; Swahili: 'beloved'
Historical & Cultural Background
Khalila is derived from the Arabic word 'khalil', meaning friend or companion. In various cultures, the name is associated with warmth and affection. It is also used in Swahili-speaking regions, where it carries a similar connotation of love and endearment.
Similar Names
Variants
- Khalilah
- Khalila
International Variants
- Khalilah (Arabic)
- Khalila (Swahili)
Famous people named Khalila
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Fictional characters named Khalila
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Khalila was first seen in the United States in 1977. Khalila has ranked as high as #1348 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Khalila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Khalila
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 |