Khallil
An Arabic masculine name meaning "friend" or "companion".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Khallil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khallil today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khallil births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khallil. 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 Khallil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,839
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Khallil: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khallil 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 Khallil 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khallil
The name Khallil is derived from the Arabic word 'Khalil,' which means 'friend' or 'beloved.' It has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages, and its earliest known usage can be traced back to the Middle East during the time of the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century AD.
One of the most notable historical references to the name Khallil is found in the Qur'an, where it is used as a title for the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). This association with the patriarch Ibrahim has given the name a significant religious and cultural significance in the Islamic tradition.
The earliest recorded example of the name Khallil dates back to the 8th century AD, when it was used by Khalil ibn Ahmad, a renowned Arabic philologist and lexicographer. Throughout history, several notable figures have borne this name, including Khallil Gibran (1883-1931), a Lebanese-American poet, artist, and philosopher whose works, such as "The Prophet," have had a profound impact on modern literature.
Another famous bearer of the name is Khallil Gibran (1922-2008), a Lebanese writer and activist known for his contributions to the Arab nationalist movement. Khallil Mutran (1872-1949) was a renowned Egyptian poet and journalist who was a prominent figure in the literary renaissance of the early 20th century.
In the realm of science, Khallil Gibran (1825-1888) was a pioneering Lebanese-American physician and writer who played a significant role in introducing modern medical practices to the Middle East. Khallil Sakakini (1878-1953) was a Palestinian educator, poet, and nationalist who founded several schools and advocated for Palestinian independence.
While the name Khallil has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity across various regions and communities around the world.
People
Khallil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khallil as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khallil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khallil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khallil 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 Khallil a common name?
We classify Khallil 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 Khallil most popular?
The single biggest year for Khallil was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khallil is about 29 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 Khallil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khallil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khallil 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 Khallil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khallil 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 Khallil 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 have the name Khallil?
See how many people share the name Khallil on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.