Khalil

Meaning of Khalil

Khalil means "friend". It can also mean "beautiful" or "good".

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

Popularity of Khalil

Khalil has held fairly steady, sitting around #384 in 2025 after peaking at #274 in 2020.

Notable people named Khalil

• Khalil Gibran
  Lebanese-American writer and poet
• Khalil Mack
  American football player
• Khalil Fong
  Hong Kong singer-songwriter
• Khalil Kain
  American actor
• Khalil Greene
  American baseball player

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Questions about the name Khalil

What does the name Khalil mean?

Khalil means khalil means "friend". it can also mean "beautiful" or "good", and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Khalil?

In 2025, Khalil ranked #384 for boys, up from #391 the year before.

When was Khalil most popular?

Khalil peaked at #274 in 2020.