Khalil
Boy name · Arabic · pronounced khah-LEEL
Verified name
What does Khalil mean?
Beloved friend, honorable companion
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 361 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 331 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Kal
Variant: Kahlil, Khaleel
Related: Khalele
Using Khalil across cultures
Famed by author Kahlil Gibran.
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