Khalil vs Emir

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 #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

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Khalil Rank #393

Emir Rank #558

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

Is Khalil or Emir more popular?

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

What do Khalil and Emir mean?

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

Are Khalil and Emir boy or girl names?

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