Amiri vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiri

Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Swahili Arabic African-American

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Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

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Amiri Rank #536

Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #536 for Amiri.

Is Amiri or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Amiri at #536 in the United States.

What do Amiri and Khalil mean?

Amiri means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Amiri and Khalil boy or girl names?

Amiri is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.