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Yamil vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yamil

Boy #5,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, handsome"

Origin: Arabic Jamil

Cultural Roots

Arabic Spanish Latin American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,608
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Yamil Rank #5,608
Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #5608 for Yamil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yamil or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Yamil at #5608 in the United States.

What do Yamil and Khalil mean?

Yamil means "beautiful, handsome" (Arabic Jamil origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Yamil and Khalil boy or girl names?

Yamil is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.

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