Khalid

Meaning of Khalid

It means "eternal" or "immortal," like someone who will last forever.

Khalid has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Khalid

After ranking as high as #714 in 2001, Khalid has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Khalid

• Khalid
  American singer and songwriter
• Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
  Key 9/11 attack planner
• Khalid Boulami
  Moroccan long-distance runner
• Khalid Abdalla
  Egyptian-British actor
• Khalid bin Sultan
  Saudi Arabian prince

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Questions about the name Khalid

What does the name Khalid mean?

Khalid means it means "eternal" or "immortal," like someone who will last forever, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Khalid a boy's or a girl's name?

Khalid is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Khalid?

Khalid did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Khalid most popular?

Khalid peaked at #714 in 2001.