Khalil is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #15496 in 2015 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 16 births ranking #7192. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 297,442 girls born was named Khalil. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Khalil is an Arabic name meaning "friend" or "beloved companion". It has a warm, noble feel and long-standing use across Muslim and Arabic-speaking communities.
The name is well known in religious and cultural tradition and remains widely used in many countries. Its appeal comes from combining softness of meaning with a strong, elegant sound.