What does the name Khalil mean?

The name Khalil means "Friend".

What is the origin of the name Khalil?

Khalil is a name of Arabic origin.

In 2023, 830 babies were named Khalil in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Khalil is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 830 ↗

All-Time Total: 24,190

Peak Year: 2020

Khalil is an Arabic name derived from the root word "khalil," meaning "friend" or "companion."

Boy names closely related to Khalil

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Girl names closely related to Khalil

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Names with similar meaning to Khalil

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Births per year in the United States

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