Ayaan vs Khalil

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
Nicknames
Khal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ayaan Rank #519
Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #519 for Ayaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayaan ___

  • Ayaan Ali
  • Ayaan Omar
  • Ayaan Kareem
  • Ayaan Zaid
  • Ayaan Ibrahim
  • Ayaan Rashid

Khalil ___

  • Khalil Darius
  • Khalil Xavier
  • Khalil James
  • Khalil Alexander
  • Khalil Ibrahim
  • Khalil Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ayaan

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If you choose Khalil

Zara Amara Amir Layla Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayaan or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Ayaan at #519 in the United States.

What do Ayaan and Khalil mean?

Ayaan means "God's gift" (Arabic origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Ayaan and Khalil boy or girl names?

Ayaan is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.

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