Khalill
Khalill is an Arabic name meaning "friend" or "constant companion".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Khalill. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khalill today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khalill births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khalill. 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 Khalill. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#8,760
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Khalill: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khalill 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 Khalill during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khalill
The name Khalill has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century CE when the Islamic faith emerged. It is derived from the Arabic word "khalil," which means "friend" or "beloved." The name is deeply rooted in Islamic traditions and holds significant cultural and religious connotations.
One of the earliest and most notable historical references to the name Khalill can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, Khalill is mentioned as an attribute given to the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who is referred to as "Khalillullah," meaning "the friend of God." This association with the revered Prophet Ibrahim has contributed to the name's widespread use and reverence within the Islamic world.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Khalill can be traced back to the early Islamic era, around the 7th and 8th centuries CE. During this period, the name was commonly given to male children in Arab societies and gradually spread to other regions as Islam expanded.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Khalill, each leaving their mark in various fields. One prominent individual was Khalill ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi (718-791 CE), a renowned Arab grammarian and lexicographer who made significant contributions to the study of the Arabic language.
Another famous bearer of the name was Khalill ibn Ishaq al-Jundi (766-844 CE), an influential Arab mathematician and astronomer who made advancements in the fields of algebra and geometry. His works were widely studied and influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the literary realm, Khalill Gibran (1883-1931), a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and visual artist, gained immense popularity for his poetic works, including the renowned book "The Prophet." His writings explored philosophical and spiritual themes, transcending cultural boundaries.
The name Khalill has also been associated with political figures, such as Khalill al-Wazir (1935-1988), better known as Abu Jihad, a prominent Palestinian leader and a co-founder of the Fatah political party, who played a significant role in the Palestinian national movement.
In the field of sports, Khalill Mammad oglu Mammadov (1942-2021) was an Azerbaijani weightlifter who won gold medals in the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics, becoming a national hero in his home country.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Khalill, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on their societies and beyond.
People
Khalill + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khalill as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khalill: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khalill?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khalill 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Khalill a common name?
We classify Khalill as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khalill most popular?
The single biggest year for Khalill was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khalill is about 28 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 Khalill in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khalill a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khalill 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 Khalill still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khalill 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 Khalill 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 many people share the name Khalill?
You can see how many people share the name Khalill on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.