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Khaalid

♂ Boy

Pronounced KHAH-lid /ˈkɑ.lɪd/Medium

Meaning: A long-vowel spelling of Arabic Khalid (Khālid), 'eternal; everlasting; abiding'. It is a widely loved name across the Muslim world, borne by the early commander Khalid ibn al-Walid. We note it respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name that means forever: Khaalid is a spelling of Arabic Khalid, 'eternal; everlasting' (said 'KHAH-lid').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA long-vowel spelling of Arabic Khalid (Khālid), 'eternal; everlasting; abiding'. It is a widely loved name across the Muslim world, borne by the early commander Khalid ibn al-Walid. We note it respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#13282 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519902024

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

Khaalid spells Arabic Khālid, 'eternal; everlasting', doubling the vowel to show its length. The name has been in steady use across the Arabic-speaking and wider Muslim world for centuries. We note it respectfully as a heritage name (said 'KHAH-lid').

This spelling appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., behind Khalid. Rare spelling, classic name.

Did you know? Khalid means 'eternal' — one of the enduring classics of Arabic naming, carried by the early Muslim commander Khalid ibn al-Walid. The doubled vowel in Khaalid marks the long a, which we note.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Khaalid — Arabic Khalid 'eternal'; long-vowel spelling

Variations

KhalidKhaledKalid

Nicknames

KhalLid

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khaalid mean?

Khaalid means 'eternal; everlasting' — a spelling of the Arabic name Khalid.

How do you pronounce Khaalid?

It's said KHAH-lid /ˈkɑ.lɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khaalid a boy or girl name?

Khaalid is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Khaalid?

Khaalid is a rare spelling in the U.S., though Khalid is a widely known classic.

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