boy name
Khalil
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#384 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Khalil in the US, 1880–2025
Khalil first appears in US records in 1957. It peaked in 2020, when 1,233 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 826.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Khalil popular?
Rising Khalil has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 6,111 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,922 | |
| 2000s | 5,826 | |
| 1990s | 4,926 | |
| 1980s | 800 | |
| 1970s | 363 | |
| 1960s | 68 | |
| 1950s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Khalil a boy or a girl name?
Khalil is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Khalil a popular name right now?
Khalil has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Khalil?
In 2025, Khalil ranked #384 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Khalil most popular?
Khalil was most popular in 2020, when about 1,233 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.