Khalil
Meaning of Khalil
Khalil is a classic male name of Arabic origin. Its pronunciation in English is kuh-LEEL (/kæˈliːl/). It has charming variations such as Kahlil and Kalil, which add a unique spin to this traditional name. The popularity of Khalil has seen an interesting pattern in the United States. From having only 5 occurrences in 1957, it gradually gained popularity over the decades with its highest occurrence being 1230 in the year 2020. In recent years, it consistently ranks within the top 500 baby names, proving that Khalil continues to be a beloved choice for many parents. This time-honored name stands out as a strong and distinguished choice for any boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as kuh-LEEL (/kæˈliːl/)
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Notable People Named Khalil
| Khalil Delshon Mack is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers, known for his standout career at Buffalo and being drafted fifth overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2014 NFL Draft. |
| Khalil Rountree Jr. - Khalil Ibn Rountree Jr. is a top-ranked American professional mixed martial artist in the UFC's Light Heavyweight division. |
| Khalil Herbert is an American football running back for the Chicago Bears, known for his college career at Kansas and Virginia Tech before being drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. |
| Khalil Gibran Muhammad is an American academic, professor at Harvard Kennedy School and the Radcliffe Institute, and former director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. |
| Khalil Tate is an American gridiron football quarterback and free agent who played for the University of Arizona and briefly signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020. |
| Khalil Halilu is a Nigerian business and tech expert, entrepreneur, and the current executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure NASENI, appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 1 September 2023. |
| Khalil Georges Khamis is a Lebanese professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back for Ahed and the Lebanon national team. |
