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Khalila

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Pronounced kah-LEE-lah /kɑˈli.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic khalila, a feminine of Khalil, 'a close/dear friend; a beloved companion'Low

In 30 seconds: A close friend; beloved: Khalila is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-LEE-lah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic khalila, a feminine of Khalil, 'a close/dear friend; a beloved companion'

U.S. rank (2024)#9880 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 358

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

Khalila comes from the Arabic khalila, a feminine of Khalil, 'a close/dear friend; a beloved companion'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-LEE-lah').

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

Did you know? Khalila is Arabic for 'a close/dear friend; a beloved companion' (a feminine of Khalil) — a lyrical, warm name (said 'kah-LEE-lah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Khalila — Arabic etymology

Variations

KhaleelaKhalilahKalila

Nicknames

Lila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khalila mean?

Khalila is Arabic for 'a close/dear friend; a beloved companion' (a feminine of Khalil).

How do you pronounce Khalila?

It's said kah-LEE-lah /kɑˈli.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Khalila a boy or girl name?

Khalila is a girl's name.

How popular is Khalila?

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