Khalil vs Ying

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

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Popularity Comparison

Khalil Rank #393
Ying Rank #33,579

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #33579 for Ying.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khalil ___

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

Ying ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Khalil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalil or Ying more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Ying at #33579 in the United States.

What do Khalil and Ying mean?

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

Are Khalil and Ying boy or girl names?

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

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