Khalil vs Kahlil

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 #1,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, cherished one"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Lebanese African American

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Khalil Rank #393

Kahlil Rank #1,894

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

Is Khalil or Kahlil more popular?

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

What do Khalil and Kahlil mean?

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

Are Khalil and Kahlil boy or girl names?

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