Khalid is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #906 in 2016 with 238 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 273 births ranking #827. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 37.6%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 7,971 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.