girl's name
Khalilah
kuh-LEE-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,775
Khalilah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 26 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 1976, when 205 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- Today about 1 in 127,518 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Khalilah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 658 |
| 1980s | 399 |
| 1990s | 207 |
| 2000s | 173 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 124 |
How Popular Is Khalilah?
In 2025, Khalilah was given to 26 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Khalilah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Khalilah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Khalilah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Khalilah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Khalilah
- English kuh-LEE-luh
Sibling Names for Khalilah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Khalilah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Khalilah
How popular is the name Khalilah?
In 2025, Khalilah was given to 26 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Khalilah a girl's or a boy's name?
Khalilah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Khalilah?
Khalilah has 3 syllables.
When was Khalilah most popular?
Khalilah peaked in 1976, when 205 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Khalilah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Khalilah currently ranks #1,754 in the United States. After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.