Khalil vs Amiri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khalil

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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Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Swahili Arabic African-American

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Khalil Rank #393

Amiri Rank #536

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

Is Khalil or Amiri more popular?

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

What do Khalil and Amiri mean?

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

Are Khalil and Amiri boy or girl names?

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