unisex name · in the US
Khalis
KHAH-lis
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 1,438
France
#498
2025 births
Khalis is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2023, when 125 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 6,550 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Khalis Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 280 |
| 2010s | 450 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 495 |
How Popular Is Khalis?
In 2025, Khalis was given to 90 babies in France, ranking #498 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Khalis Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Khalis Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Khalïs | Khalïs is a rare spelling of Khalis, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Khalis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Khalis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Khalis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Khalis is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- France Boys' 0% girls · 660 babies
- United States Both 69% girls · 70 babies
How to Say Khalis
- Pronunciation KHAH-lis
Sibling Names for Khalis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Khalis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Khalis
How popular is the name Khalis?
In 2025, Khalis was given to 90 babies in France, ranking #498 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Khalis a girl's or a boy's name?
Khalis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Khalis?
Khalis has 2 syllables.
When was Khalis most popular?
Khalis peaked in 2023, when 125 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Khalis a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Khalis currently ranks #498 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.