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Khali

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-lee /ˈkɑ.li/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Khalil ('a friend') and Khalid ('eternal; immortal'), from the Arabic; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A friend; eternal: Khali shortens Khalil/Khalid. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KAH-lee').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA short form of Khalil ('a friend') and Khalid ('eternal; immortal'), from the Arabic; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8019 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 685

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

Khali is a short form of Khalil ('a friend') and Khalid ('eternal; immortal'), from the Arabic (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KAH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form. Rare, a-friend-and-eternal at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Khalil means 'a friend' and Khalid 'eternal' in Arabic — Khali is a short form of these, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAH-lee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Khali — routes layered

Variations

KhalyKhalee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khali mean?

Khali shortens Khalil ('a friend') and Khalid ('eternal'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Khali?

It's said KAH-lee /ˈkɑ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khali a boy or girl name?

Khali is a boy's name here.

How popular is Khali?

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