Khaleel
Every Khaleel since 1975 — 1,222 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khaleel
Khaleel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,351 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,222 American babies have been named Khaleel. Its peak came in 1999, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Khaleel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khaleel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,351 |
| 2024 | 51 | #2,615 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2,640 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2,895 |
| 2021 | 52 | #2,543 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2,569 |
| 2019 | 54 | #2,476 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3,273 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,554 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,842 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,033 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,169 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,911 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,491 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,660 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,179 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,366 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,638 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,349 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,572 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2,933 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,591 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,656 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,864 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,915 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,709 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,072 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,861 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,474 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,140 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khaleel in 2025?
Khaleel ranked #3,351 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khaleel?
1,222 babies have been named Khaleel in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khaleel most popular?
Khaleel peaked in 1999, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Khaleel a boy or girl name?
Khaleel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khaleel rising or falling?
Khaleel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.