Names like Khalil
If Khalil is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Arabic classics to names with a similar sound. Khalil has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Kairo, Emir, Musa and Nasir.
24 boy names like Khalil
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- Kairo#226It refers to Cairo, the capital city of Egypt.Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Emir#551Emir means "commander" or "prince." It is a title given to rulers or leaders, signifying…Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Musa#470Musa is the Arabic form of Moses.Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Nasir#487Nasir means "helper" or "victorious".Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Kareem#702Kareem means "generous" or "noble".Also Arabic2 syllables
- KabirGreat; powerful; leaderAlso Arabic2 syllables
- Ali#306This name means "high," "exalted," or "champion." It often signifies someone who is…Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Zahir#738Zahir means "manifest," "evident," or "obvious." It suggests someone who is clear and…Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Samir#643Samir means "companion in evening talk" or "entertaining companion".Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Ayaan#465Ayaan means "God's gift" or "reward".Also Arabic2 syllables
- Yusuf#450Yusuf means "God increases" or "God adds".Also Arabic2 syllables
- Zayd#633Zayd means "abundance" or "growth." It can also mean "to increase."Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Hamza#541Hamza means "strong" or "steadfast." It can also mean "lion," symbolizing courage and…Also Arabic2 syllables
- Zayn#253It means 'beauty,' 'grace,' or 'excellence.' It can also mean 'adornment'.Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- AhmirThis name means 'prince' or 'commander'.Also Arabic2 syllables
- Ibrahim#351Father of multitudesAlso Arabic
- JamilJamil means "handsome" or "beautiful".Also ArabicSame “-il” ending
- Rayan#588It means "heaven's gate" or "abundantly watered."Also Arabic2 syllables
- Muhammad#239It means "praised" or "praiseworthy," signifying someone worthy of high commendation and…Also ArabicSimilar popularity curve
- Yahya#616Yahya is the Arabic form of John, meaning "God is gracious".Also Arabic2 syllables
- Yousef#745Yousef means "God increases" or "God adds".Also Arabic2 syllables
- KhazaKhaza likely means "treasure" or "hidden wealth."Also Arabic2 syllables
- Idris#694Idris has a few meanings.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Amir#105This name means 'prince' or 'commander'.Also Arabic2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Khalil?
- Names with a similar style to Khalil include Kairo, Emir, Musa, Nasir, Kareem and Kabir.
- How are these names matched to Khalil?
- Each name is compared with Khalil on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Khalil has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Arabic names are like Khalil?
- Kairo, Emir, Musa, Nasir and Kareem share Khalil's Arabic roots.