What is the origin of the name Khalylah?

Khalylah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Khalylah?

Khalylah is currently ranked #14359 in the United States and is new in popularity.

How do you pronounce Khalylah?

Khalylah is pronounced kah-LEE-lah.

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GirlArabic

Khalylah

kah-LEE-lah

Popularity

#14359

new

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

Peak Year

#6 in 2024

First Recorded

2024

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine form or variant of Khalil, meaning 'friend' or 'intimate friend' in Arabic.

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Khal Lee Lila

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Khal Lee Lila

Spelling Variations

Khalila Khalylla

Similar Names

Layla Amira Salma Aisha

Personality Traits

FriendlyEmpatheticKindGenerous

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