Kalil vs Khayir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalil

Boy #4,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good friend, intimate companion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,637
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kal, Kali

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kalil Rank #4,637
Khayir Rank #4,550

Khayir is more popular, ranked #4550 vs #4637 for Kalil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kalil ___

  • Kalil James
  • Kalil Michael
  • Kalil Anthony
  • Kalil David
  • Kalil Alexander

Khayir ___

  • Khayir Ali
  • Khayir Malik
  • Khayir James
  • Khayir Omar
  • Khayir Idris
  • Khayir Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kalil

Layla Amir Yasmine Zara Tariq

If you choose Khayir

Amara Zara Khalil Nadia Jamal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalil or Khayir more popular?

Khayir is more popular, ranked #4550 compared to Kalil at #4637 in the United States.

What do Kalil and Khayir mean?

Kalil means "good friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin). Khayir means "goodness, benevolence" (Arabic origin).

Are Kalil and Khayir boy or girl names?

Kalil is primarily a boy name. Khayir is primarily a boy name.

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