Khalid is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #490 in 2018 with 81 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 185 births ranking #252. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 68.8%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 3,859 boys born was named Khalid. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Khalid is an Arabic name meaning "eternal" or "everlasting". It has a strong, dignified sound and one of the clearest meanings in the Arabic naming tradition.
The name is especially admired in Islamic history through Khalid ibn al-Walid, a major early military leader. Its long use reflects both the strength of its meaning and its historical prestige.