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Khalel

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-LEEL /kɑˈlil/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Khalil — from the Arabic, 'a friend; a close, loyal/faithful friend' (Khalil Allah, 'the friend of God', a title of Abraham)Low

In 30 seconds: A friend; a close, loyal friend: Khalel spells Khalil. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-LEEL').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Khalil — from the Arabic, 'a friend; a close, loyal/faithful friend' (Khalil Allah, 'the friend of God', a title of Abraham)
U.S. rank (2024)#8018 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 281

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819972024

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

Khalel is a spelling of Khalil — from the Arabic, 'a friend; a close, loyal/faithful friend' (Khalil Allah, 'the friend of God', a title of Abraham). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-LEEL').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Khalil. Rare in this form, a-loyal-friend at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Khalil means 'a friend; a close, loyal friend' in Arabic (Khalil Allah, 'the friend of God', a title of Abraham) — Khalel is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'kah-LEEL').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Khalil — Arabic etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khalel mean?

Khalel spells Khalil — Arabic 'a friend; a close, loyal friend'.

How do you pronounce Khalel?

It's said kah-LEEL /kɑˈlil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Khalel a boy or girl name?

Khalel is a boy's name.

How popular is Khalel?

Khalel is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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