Khalil vs Liham

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

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Liham Rank #6,616

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Liham more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Liham mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Khalil and Liham boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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