Khaliq
Every Khaliq since 1981 — 755 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khaliq
Khaliq is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,606 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 755 American babies have been named Khaliq. Its peak came in 2003, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Khaliq stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khaliq year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,606 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,462 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,805 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,130 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,462 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,368 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,567 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,680 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,849 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,553 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,353 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,468 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,132 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,612 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,915 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,764 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,222 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,337 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,652 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,734 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,566 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,415 |
| 2003 | 40 | #2,563 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,623 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,464 |
| 2000 | 31 | #2,896 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,889 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khaliq in 2025?
Khaliq ranked #8,606 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khaliq?
755 babies have been named Khaliq in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khaliq most popular?
Khaliq peaked in 2003, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Khaliq a boy or girl name?
Khaliq is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khaliq rising or falling?
Khaliq is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.