Emir vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emir

Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

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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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Emir Rank #558

Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #558 for Emir.

Is Emir or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Emir at #558 in the United States.

What do Emir and Khalil mean?

Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Emir and Khalil boy or girl names?

Emir is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.