What is the origin of the name Khalilah?

Khalilah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Khalilah?

Khalilah is currently ranked #5206 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Khalilah?

Khalilah is pronounced kah-LEE-luh.

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GirlArabic

Khalilah

kah-LEE-luh

Popularity

#5206

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,673

Peak Year

#205 in 1976

First Recorded

1975

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

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

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Kali Lilah

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Kali Lilah

Spelling Variations

Khaleela Khaleelah

Similar Names

Layla Aaliyah Zahra Fatima Samira

Personality Traits

KindGenerousLoyalFriendly

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