Boy nameCurrently #390 in the USRising
Khalil
//ˈkæləl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20206 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Khalil's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Khalil's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Khalil |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 45 |
| 1977 | 56 |
| 1978 | 64 |
| 1979 | 85 |
| 1980 | 74 |
| 1981 | 68 |
| 1982 | 76 |
| 1983 | 69 |
| 1984 | 76 |
| 1985 | 80 |
| 1986 | 82 |
| 1987 | 78 |
| 1988 | 84 |
| 1989 | 114 |
| 1990 | 144 |
| 1991 | 154 |
| 1992 | 249 |
| 1993 | 287 |
| 1994 | 372 |
| 1995 | 1,132 |
| 1996 | 720 |
| 1997 | 577 |
| 1998 | 617 |
| 1999 | 705 |
| 2000 | 625 |
| 2001 | 626 |
| 2002 | 589 |
| 2003 | 555 |
| 2004 | 627 |
| 2005 | 572 |
| 2006 | 600 |
| 2007 | 561 |
| 2008 | 564 |
| 2009 | 559 |
| 2010 | 522 |
| 2011 | 590 |
| 2012 | 622 |
| 2013 | 611 |
| 2014 | 630 |
| 2015 | 630 |
| 2016 | 701 |
| 2017 | 740 |
| 2018 | 803 |
| 2019 | 1,143 |
| 2020 | 1,240 |
| 2021 | 1,151 |
| 2022 | 1,091 |
| 2023 | 988 |
| 2024 | 830 |
Khalil through the decades
- Khalil peaked in 2020, when 1,240 babies were named Khalil in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Khalil has risen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Khalil currently ranks #390 in the US and is on the rise.