Aziz vs Kahlil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aziz

Boy #1,729 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, beloved, precious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Uzbek Persian Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,729
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Azi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kahlil

Boy #1,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, cherished one"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Lebanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,894
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Khal, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aziz Rank #1,729
Kahlil Rank #1,894

Aziz is more popular, ranked #1729 vs #1894 for Kahlil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aziz ___

  • Aziz Hassan
  • Aziz Ibrahim
  • Aziz Karim
  • Aziz Malik
  • Aziz Tariq
  • Aziz James

Kahlil ___

  • Kahlil James
  • Kahlil Amara
  • Kahlil Solomon
  • Kahlil Darius
  • Kahlil Emmanuel
  • Kahlil Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aziz

Layla Yasmin Omar Leila Zara

If you choose Kahlil

Zara Amara Isaiah Samira Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aziz or Kahlil more popular?

Aziz is more popular, ranked #1729 compared to Kahlil at #1894 in the United States.

What do Aziz and Kahlil mean?

Aziz means "dear, beloved, precious" (Arabic origin). Kahlil means "beloved, cherished one" (Arabic origin).

Are Aziz and Kahlil boy or girl names?

Aziz is primarily a boy name. Kahlil is primarily a boy name.

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