What is the origin of the name Kahlila?

Kahlila is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Kahlila?

Kahlila is currently ranked #16334 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kahlila?

Kahlila is pronounced kah-LEE-lah.

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GirlArabic

Kahlila

kah-LEE-lah

Popularity

#16334

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

Peak Year

#7 in 1981

First Recorded

1981

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'.

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Kali Lila Kahlia

Spelling Variations

Khalila Khaleela

Similar Names

Layla Aaliyah Samira Jamila

Personality Traits

CharmingCompassionateGentleWarm

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