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Khaliel

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-LEEL /kɑˈlil/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Khalil — from the Arabic, 'a close friend; a beloved companion; an intimate'Low

In 30 seconds: A close friend; a beloved companion: Khaliel spells Khalil. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-LEEL').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Khalil — from the Arabic, 'a close friend; a beloved companion; an intimate'

U.S. rank (2024)#9431 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 168

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

Khaliel is a spelling of Khalil — from the Arabic, 'a close friend; a beloved companion; an intimate' (the poet Khalil Gibran bore it). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-LEEL').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and African-American families. Rare in this form, a-close-friend at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Khalil is Arabic for 'a close friend; a beloved companion' — Khaliel is a spelling, lyrical and warm (said 'kah-LEEL').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Khalil — Arabic etymology

Variations

KhalilKaleelKhaleel

Nicknames

Khal

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Khaleel— a kin spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khaliel mean?

Khaliel spells Khalil — Arabic 'a close friend; a beloved companion'.

How do you pronounce Khaliel?

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

Is Khaliel a boy or girl name?

Khaliel is a boy's name.

How popular is Khaliel?

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