Halid

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Pronounced hah-LEED /hɑˈlid/Medium

Meaning: A Turkish/Bosnian form of Khalid — from the Arabic khalid, 'eternal; immortal; everlasting; abiding'Low

In 30 seconds: Eternal; immortal; everlasting: Halid is a form of Khalid. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'hah-LEED').

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Origin LowArabic, Turkish

MeaningA Turkish/Bosnian form of Khalid — from the Arabic khalid, 'eternal; immortal; everlasting; abiding'

U.S. rank (2025)#8484 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 55

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Halid is a Turkish/Bosnian form of Khalid — from the Arabic khalid, 'eternal; immortal; everlasting; abiding'. A crisp, classic name (said 'hah-LEED').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Bosnian families. Rare, eternal at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Khalid means 'eternal; immortal; everlasting' in Arabic — Halid is the Turkish/Bosnian form, crisp and classic (said 'hah-LEED').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Halid — form of Khalid

Variations

KhalidHalitHalyd

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Halid mean?

Halid is a form of Khalid — Arabic 'eternal; immortal; everlasting'.

How do you pronounce Halid?

It's said hah-LEED /hɑˈlid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Halid a boy or girl name?

Halid is a boy's name.

How popular is Halid?

Halid is a very rare name in the U.S.