Khalilah vs Maimouna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khalilah

Girl #5,266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dear friend, intimate companion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African American Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,266
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kali, Leelah, Lila

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Maimouna

Girl #5,069 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, protected"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Senegalese Guinean Malian Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,069
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Muna, Maimou

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Popularity Comparison

Khalilah Rank #5,266
Maimouna Rank #5,069

Maimouna is more popular, ranked #5069 vs #5266 for Khalilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khalilah ___

  • Khalilah Amina
  • Khalilah Naomi
  • Khalilah Grace
  • Khalilah Marie
  • Khalilah Jasmine
  • Khalilah Zara

Maimouna ___

  • Maimouna Fatoumata
  • Maimouna Aminata
  • Maimouna Kadiatou
  • Maimouna Mariama
  • Maimouna Aissatou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khalilah

Karim Tariq Layla Amara Idris

If you choose Maimouna

Fatoumata Aminata Ibrahima Ousmane Aissatou

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalilah or Maimouna more popular?

Maimouna is more popular, ranked #5069 compared to Khalilah at #5266 in the United States.

What do Khalilah and Maimouna mean?

Khalilah means "dear friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin). Maimouna means "safe, protected" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalilah and Maimouna boy or girl names?

Khalilah is primarily a girl name. Maimouna is primarily a girl name.

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