Khalil vs Zayne

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

Zayne

Boy #447 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"beauty, adornment, grace"

Origin: Arabic (zayn)

Cultural Roots

Arabic American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#447
Total SSA Count
703
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Zayne Rank #447

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #447 for Zayne.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Zayne more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Zayne at #447 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Zayne mean?

Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin). Zayne means "beauty, adornment, grace" (Arabic (zayn) origin).

Are Khalil and Zayne boy or girl names?

Khalil is primarily a boy name. Zayne is primarily a boy name.

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