How Many People Are Named Khalilah?

Complete statistics for the name Khalilah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Khalilah
Very Rare
Arabic

Khalilah means 'friend' in Arabic, making it a warm and welcoming name. There are around 1,625 people named Khalilah in the US today, which means 1 in 203,135 Americans share this unique name. The name peaked in popularity back in 1976 with 205 births.

~1,625
Living in US
1 in 203,135
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Friend
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Friendly Compassionate Supportive
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,824
Worldwide Bearers
#113,639
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,010
🇲🇾 Malaysia
618
🇵🇰 Pakistan
461
🇮🇶 Iraq
367
🇮🇩 Indonesia
202
🇯🇲 Jamaica
32
🇮🇳 India
14
🇱🇧 Lebanon
14
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
12
🇨🇦 Canada
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,625 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
479
Would be under 30 (29%)
1,194
Would be 30–60 (71%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,673 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
67
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Khalilah Through the Generations

Khalilah has seen a steady rise in popularity through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1976 when 205 babies were given this name. Today, Khalilah is considered very rare, with only 1,625 individuals bearing the name in the United States. Interestingly, the majority of people named Khalilah are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a resurgence in interest among parents naming their children in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 108
Illinois 93
New Jersey 86
California 71
Florida 55
Pennsylvania 37
Michigan 35
Ohio 35
Georgia 30
Louisiana 22

✨ Similar Names to Khalilah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Khalilah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Khalilah

How Many People Have the Name Khalilah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,625 people in the United States currently share the name Khalilah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 203,135 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Khalilah a Common or Rare Name?

Khalilah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Khalilah Mean?

Khalilah means "friend" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Khalilah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Khalilah Most Popular?

The name Khalilah reached peak popularity in 1976, with 205 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Khalilah?

Approximately 1,625 people named Khalilah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,673. That works out to roughly 1 in 203,135 Americans.

Is Khalilah a rare name?

Khalilah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 203,135 Americans has this name.

What does the name Khalilah mean?

Khalilah means "friend" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Khalilah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Khalilah are male and 100% are female.

When was Khalilah most popular?

Khalilah peaked in 1976 with 205 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,625
All-Time Births1,673
1 in X1 in 203,135
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1976
World Rank#113,639
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.