Emir vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emir

Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em

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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
Nicknames
Khal

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Popularity Comparison

Emir Rank #558
Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #558 for Emir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emir ___

  • Emir Can
  • Emir Yusuf
  • Emir Ali
  • Emir Han
  • Emir Kemal
  • Emir Selim

Khalil ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emir

Amir Kerem Aysel Defne Yusuf

If you choose Khalil

Zara Amara Amir Layla Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emir or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Emir at #558 in the United States.

What do Emir and Khalil mean?

Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Emir and Khalil boy or girl names?

Emir is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.

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