Boy · #10,798 in 2026

Khale

Name: Popularity of the name Khale in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Khale, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,798

Peak Rank

#3,791 (2011)

Total Babies

179

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2019

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#3791

Peak Rank

179

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Khale

Khale first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 27 Khales were born — ranking #3,791 that year. As of 2026, Khale ranks #10,798 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 179 Khales have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Khale

Phonetically similar names — useful when Khale is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khale

What does the name Khale mean?

Khale is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Khale in 2026?

In 2026, Khale ranks #10,798 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Khale most popular?

Khale reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #3,791 that year with 27 babies given the name.

Is Khale a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Khale is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Khale?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khale include Oswin, Anik, Abishai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khale

Khale is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 179 births in the dataset. Khale's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #3,791. Use the chart and map above to compare Khale's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.