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Khalil is a masculine name used in Arabic and Persian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘friend’ in Arabic." It ranked #384 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘friend’ in Arabic. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Persian, Urdu.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Khalil ranked #384 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #384 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khalil mean?
Khalil means "friend", according to Behind the Name.
Is Khalil a popular name?
Khalil ranked #384 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Khalil a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Khalil appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Khalil — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
