Khalilah vs Xya

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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Xya

Girl #5,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, radiance, brilliance"

Origin: Arabic (variant of Zia)

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,215
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xy, Zia

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Popularity Comparison

Khalilah Rank #5,266
Xya Rank #5,215

Xya is more popular, ranked #5215 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

Xya ___

  • Xya Rose
  • Xya Jade
  • Xya Noelle
  • Xya Elise
  • Xya Mae
  • Xya Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khalilah

Karim Tariq Layla Amara Idris

If you choose Xya

Zara Kai Nova Mia Dax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalilah or Xya more popular?

Xya is more popular, ranked #5215 compared to Khalilah at #5266 in the United States.

What do Khalilah and Xya mean?

Khalilah means "dear friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin). Xya means "light, radiance, brilliance" (Arabic (variant of Zia) origin).

Are Khalilah and Xya boy or girl names?

Khalilah is primarily a girl name. Xya is primarily a girl name.

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