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1975

First Year

2026

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#1824

Peak Rank

1K

Total Count

46

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Khaleel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Khaleel is a name with a single cultural origin: Arabic.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Arabic

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## The Story of Khaleel

Khaleel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1999: 54 births, good for #1,824 nationwide. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 27% of all recorded Khaleels. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #2,634 among baby boy names with 50 births, gradually rising (+10%). In total, more than 1K Khaleels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Variants & Related Forms of Khaleel

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Khaleel. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Khalil](/khalil)

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## Names that sound like Khaleel

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

* [Kaleel](/kaleel)
* [Cali](/cali)
* [Collie](/collie)
* [Kali](/kali)
* Colly
* [Khalil](/khalil)
* [Colley](/colley)
* [Kalil](/kalil)
* [Calia](/calia)
* Calio
* Kalal
* Kolli

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Khaleel

What does the name Khaleel mean?

Khaleel is a name with a single cultural origin: Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Khaleel?

Khaleel has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Arabic.

How popular is Khaleel in 2026?

In 2026, Khaleel ranks #2,634 among boys' names in the U.S., with 50 babies given the name that year.

When was Khaleel most popular?

Khaleel reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #1,824 that year with 54 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Khaleel most popular?

Khaleel has historically been most popular in Maryland, Ohio, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Khaleel.

Is Khaleel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Khaleel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khaleel include Daris, Lyndall, Olivier. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Khaleel?

Common variants and related forms of Khaleel include Khalil. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Khaleel 

Khaleel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Khaleel's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #1,824\. Use the chart and map above to compare Khaleel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1999 → ](/year/1999)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.