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Khalylah

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Pronounced kuh-LY-luh /kəˈlaɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Khalylah is a modern spelling of Khalilah, the feminine of Arabic Khalil, 'close friend; intimate companion'. Khalil is an honored title in Islamic tradition (Ibrahim is called Khalil Allah, 'friend of God'). The y-spelling is a recent American variant.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of friendship: Khalylah spells Khalilah, Arabic for 'close friend; beloved companion' (said 'kuh-LY-luh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningKhalylah is a modern spelling of Khalilah, the feminine of Arabic Khalil, 'close friend; intimate companion'. Khalil is an honored title in Islamic tradition (Ibrahim is called Khalil Allah, 'friend of God'). The y-spelling is a recent American variant.
U.S. rank (2024)#14359
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Khalylah is a contemporary spelling of Khalilah, the feminine of the Arabic khalil, 'close friend; intimate companion'. The word carries warmth and honor in Arabic and Islamic tradition. Khalilah and its spellings became familiar in American naming in the twentieth century, and the y-spelling seen here is a recent variant. Note that this modern spelling drifts from the Arabic sound (said 'kuh-LY-luh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare spelling, warm meaning.

Did you know? The Arabic word khalil means 'close friend' — and in Islamic tradition the prophet Ibrahim is called Khalil Allah, 'the friend of God'. Khalylah is the feminine form in a modern spelling (said 'kuh-LY-luh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Khalylah — Spelling of Khalilah; Arabic khalil 'close friend'; y-spelling shifts the sound

Variations

KhalilahKhalilaKalila

Nicknames

KhaliLylahLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khalylah mean?

Khalylah spells Khalilah, the feminine of Arabic khalil — 'close friend; intimate companion'.

How do you pronounce Khalylah?

It's said kuh-LY-luh /kəˈlaɪ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second. The Arabic Khalilah is closer to kha-LEE-lah.

Is Khalylah a boy or girl name?

Khalylah is a girl's name; the masculine form is Khalil.

How popular is Khalylah?

Khalylah is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S.

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