Emma 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

Emma Rank #2
Khalil Rank #393

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #393 for Khalil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Khalil

Zara Amara Amir Layla Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Khalil more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Emma and Khalil mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Emma and Khalil boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.

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