Baby Name Popularity Profile

Khalil

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Khalil.

โœฆ Intimate friend ๐ŸŒ Arabic spiritual traditional
National Rank (2025) #384
All-Time Peak Rank #251 Achieved 1995
Total U.S. Births 25,021 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 99.3% Boy / 0.7% Girl Overwhelmingly Male
First Recorded 1957 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 1,233 births in 2020
๐Ÿ’ก The Khalil Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

๐ŸŒ Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Intimate friend
Language Origin Arabic
Origin Type single
Derived from Arabic ุฎู„ูŠู„ (khalil) meaning 'intimate friend' or 'beloved friend'.
Common Nicknames
Kal Lilo
Alternative Spellings
Khaleel Kaleel
Pronunciation: ka-LEEL
Themes & Categories
spiritual traditional
Etymology confidence: High

๐Ÿ“– The Story Behind Khalil

According to SSA data, Khalil achieved its highest historical rank of #251 in 1995. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2020 with 1,233 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 32.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 62 consecutive years.

๐Ÿ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 โ€“ 2025)

Registration footprint of Khalil across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift +32.4% Growth
18801920196020002025

๐Ÿ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,233 births in 2020
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 30 yrs
Registry Streak 62 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 5
1960s: 68
1970s: 363
1980s: 800
1990s: 4,926
2000s: 5,826
2010s: 6,922
2020s: 6,111

๐Ÿ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Kha-lil
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.

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๐Ÿ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State District of Columbia
Top States District of Columbia, Maryland, Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina
States with Data 44
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
District of Columbia #89 395 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #309 1,092 2007 35.7% Decline
Georgia #276 1,570 2019 41.6% Decline
Virginia #286 1,095 1995 21.1% Decline
South Carolina #281 668 2020 50.0% Decline
Florida #298 1,535 2022 28.6% Decline
North Carolina #378 1,251 1995 48.3% Decline
Nevada #558 137 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #147 641 2020 32.7% Decline
New Jersey #591 895 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #517 1,545 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #285 1,071 2019 31.4% Decline
Mississippi #104 326 2021 +16.0% Growth
Alabama #325 451 2020 48.5% Decline
Illinois #302 1,169 2020 48.6% Decline
New York #458 1,812 1995 26.0% Decline
Texas #384 1,622 2021 25.8% Decline
Tennessee #356 411 2020 47.8% Decline
Delaware Unranked 38 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #446 410 2022 Insufficient historical volume
California #502 1,808 2022 12.7% Decline
Arizona #543 207 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #344 756 2020 36.5% Decline
Washington #552 263 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 172 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #504 368 2021 57.6% Decline
Oklahoma #446 195 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #340 152 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #459 277 2020 57.7% Decline
Kansas #558 114 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #875 194 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #415 166 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #722 113 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #590 223 1995 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #289 30 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #630 72 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #407 23 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #669 25 2017 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 17 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 5 2020 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 5 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 11 2020 Insufficient historical volume

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