Khalil

Arabic

"friend"

Khalil Origin and Meaning

The name Khalil is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "friend".

Spelled in various ways, this name was first brought into the American consciousness by the Lebanese-American poet and artist Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet.

Khalil Rank in US Top 1000

# 340 in the US

Popularity of the name Khalil

• 340 US 2023
• 1752 Nameberry 2023
• 269 Future 2028
• 332 England 2023

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Famous People Named Khalil

• Khalil Gibran (1883 1931), Lebanese artist, poet & writer
• Khalil al Sakakini, Palestinian Christian, teacher, poet & nationalist
• Khalil Al Ghamdi Saudi Arabian football referee
• Khalil al Wazir, Palestinian leader & co,founder of nationalist party
• Khalil Fong Japanese singer/songwriter
• Khalil Greene American baseball shortstop (Rangers)
• Khalil Duhoki Kurdish writer & poet
• Khalil Kain American actor (born Khaliloeron Kain)
• Khalil Mack American football player; OLB Chicago Bears