Khaleel
Meaning of Khaleel
The name Khaleel, pronounced kah-LEEL (/kə-ˈliːl/), is a male given name of Arabic origin that means "friend" or "companion." It carries connotations of loyalty and trust, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with depth and positive associations. A common variation of this name is Khalil. In the United States, the popularity of Khaleel has seen fluctuations over the years. It reached its peak rank in 1999 when it was ranked 1824th with 54 occurrences. More recently, in 2023, the name was ranked 2607th with 50 occurrences. Despite its relatively modest usage, Khaleel remains a distinctive and culturally rich option for a baby boy's name.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as kah-LEEL (/kə-ˈli:l/)
American English
- Pronunced as kah-LEEL (/kə-ˈliːl/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
States Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Khaleel
| Khaleel Mohammed was a Guyanese-born professor of Religion at San Diego State University and Director of SDSU's Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies. |
| Dr. Khaleel Chishty, a Pakistani citizen, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2011 for a 1992 killing in India, where he was under house arrest during the 18-year trial. |
| Khaleel Ahmed is an Indian international cricketer who made his debut for the Indian cricket team in September 2018 and plays for Rajasthan in domestic cricket and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. |
