Khalil vs Ayyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khalil

Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#393
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ayyan

Boy #10,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, blessed"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,810
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Ayyan Rank #10,810

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #10810 for Ayyan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Ayyan more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Ayyan at #10810 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Ayyan mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Ayyan means "gift of God, blessed" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Ayyan boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Ayyan is primarily a boy name.

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