Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Khalyl

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#7,764 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2023

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#7764

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Khalyl

Khalyl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 10 Khalyls were born — ranking #7,764 that year. As of 2026, Khalyl ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 80 Khalyls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Khalyl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Khalyl 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 Khalyl

What does the name Khalyl mean?

Khalyl is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Khalyl in 2026?

In 2026, Khalyl ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Khalyl most popular?

Khalyl reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #7,764 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Khalyl a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Khalyl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khalyl include Zora, Hershey, Vasile. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khalyl

Khalyl is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 80 births in the dataset. Khalyl's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #7,764. Use the chart and map above to compare Khalyl'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.