Khalilah vs Zenayah

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Khalilah Rank #5,266
Zenayah Rank #5,187

Zenayah is more popular, ranked #5187 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

Zenayah ___

  • Zenayah Rose
  • Zenayah Marie
  • Zenayah Grace
  • Zenayah Nicole
  • Zenayah Faith
  • Zenayah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khalilah

Karim Tariq Layla Amara Idris

If you choose Zenayah

Maliyah Saniyah Jaxon Kamari Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalilah or Zenayah more popular?

Zenayah is more popular, ranked #5187 compared to Khalilah at #5266 in the United States.

What do Khalilah and Zenayah mean?

Khalilah means "dear friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin). Zenayah means "gift of God" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalilah and Zenayah boy or girl names?

Khalilah is primarily a girl name. Zenayah is primarily a girl name.

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