Khalil vs Malik

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 #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Khalil Rank #393

Malik Rank #430

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Khalil or Malik more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Malik mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalil and Malik boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.