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Khaalis

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How to Pronounce Khaalis

Pronounced kah-LEES /kɑːˈliːs/Medium

Meaning: Khaalis is a spelling of the Arabic Khalis, from a root meaning 'pure,' 'sincere,' or 'unmixed.' It expresses a quality of sincerity and purity of heart valued in Islamic tradition. The doubled-a spelling reflects the long first vowel of the Arabic. It entered American records in the 1970s, often within African American Muslim families.Medium

In 30 seconds: Khaalis is an Arabic boys' name from khalis meaning 'pure' or 'sincere,' a name of quiet virtue (said kah-LEES).

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningKhaalis is a spelling of the Arabic Khalis, from a root meaning 'pure,' 'sincere,' or 'unmixed.' It expresses a quality of sincerity and purity of heart valued in Islamic tradition. The doubled-a spelling reflects the long first vowel of the Arabic. It entered American records in the 1970s, often within African American Muslim families.

U.S. rank (1999)#10843 ↘ Falling

1999 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 35

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

Khaalis is a form of the Arabic Khalis, 'pure, sincere, unmixed,' a name of admired inner quality. It appears in United States records from the late 1970s, most often among African American Muslim families choosing names of faith and virtue.

It was never common, given to only a couple dozen boys a year at its late-1970s high and remaining rare. A Khaalis from that time is in his late forties now, from the era when many families embraced Arabic names of meaning.

Did you know? Khaalis comes from the Arabic khalis, 'pure' and 'sincere,' expressing purity and sincerity of heart.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Khaalis — Form of Arabic Khalis, 'pure/sincere'

Variations

KhalisKhaleisKalis

Nicknames

KhaliLees

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khaalis mean?

It comes from the Arabic khalis, meaning 'pure,' 'sincere,' or 'unmixed.'

How do you pronounce Khaalis?

It's said kah-LEES /kɑːˈliːs/, two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Khaalis a boy or girl name?

Khaalis is used as a boy's name.

Is Khaalis a popular name?

No, it has always been very rare, given to only a few boys a year even at its height in the late nineteen-seventies.