Zain vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zain

Boy #556 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beauty, grace"

Origin: Arabic z-y-n root

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Swahili

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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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Zain Rank #556

Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #556 for Zain.

Is Zain or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Zain at #556 in the United States.

What do Zain and Khalil mean?

Zain means "beauty, grace" (Arabic z-y-n root origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Zain and Khalil boy or girl names?

Zain is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.