Kahlil vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kahlil

Boy #1,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, cherished one"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Lebanese 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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Kahlil Rank #1,894

Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #1894 for Kahlil.

Is Kahlil or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Kahlil at #1894 in the United States.

What do Kahlil and Khalil mean?

Kahlil means "beloved, cherished one" (Arabic origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Kahlil and Khalil boy or girl names?

Kahlil is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.