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Khalial

A masculine Arabic name meaning "friend of God".

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Khalial. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khalial today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khalial births was 1995 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Khalial. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Khalial. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

1995

5 babies that year

Average age

30

years old

1995 SSA rank

#9,648

Tracked since 1995

Popularity

Khalial: popularity over time

Babies born per year

013451995

Decades

Khalial by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Khalial during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Khalial

The name Khalial is of Arabic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Eastern region and the time of the early Islamic era. It is derived from the Arabic word "khalil," which means "friend" or "beloved." This name is often associated with the prophet Abraham, who is referred to as "Khalil Allah" or "Friend of God" in Islamic tradition.

In ancient Arabic literature and Islamic scriptures, the name Khalial is mentioned in connection with the concept of friendship and loyalty. It is believed to have been used as a personal name since the 7th century AD, when the Islamic faith was spreading across the Arabian Peninsula and beyond.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khalial can be found in the writings of the renowned Muslim scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali, who lived from 1058 to 1111 AD. He referred to the name in his works, highlighting its significance in Islamic culture.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Khalial. One such figure was Khalial al-Baghdadi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD during the Abbasid Caliphate. His poetic works were widely celebrated and influenced the literary landscape of his time.

Another prominent figure was Khalial al-Dimashqi, a Syrian scholar and historian who lived in the 13th century AD. He authored several books on Islamic history and geography, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge during that era.

In the 14th century AD, Khalial al-Qazwini, a Persian geographer and writer, gained recognition for his contributions to the field of geography. His work, "Athar al-Bilad wa Akhbar al-'Ibad" (The Monuments of Countries and the Histories of Men), was a significant work on the geography and history of various regions.

Another notable figure was Khalial al-Andalusi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century AD in Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He made significant contributions to the development of mathematics and astronomical studies during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.

In the 16th century AD, Khalial al-Maghribi was a Moroccan scholar and Sufi mystic who gained recognition for his spiritual teachings and writings. His works influenced the development of Sufism and Islamic mysticism in the Maghreb region.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Khalial, showcasing its rich heritage and cultural significance across various fields and regions of the Islamic world.

People

Khalial + last name combinations

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FAQ

Khalial: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Khalial?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khalial going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.

Is Khalial a common name?

We classify Khalial as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Khalial most popular?

The single biggest year for Khalial was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khalial is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Khalial in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Khalial a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khalial in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Khalial still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Khalial in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Khalial can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How common is the name Khalial?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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