Khaleel
Boy name · #3339 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Khaleel? In official American birth records, Khaleel has been tracked continuously since 1975, giving it 50 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 35 baby boys were named Khaleel, placing it at #3339 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3982, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 51,429 boys born in 2025 was named Khaleel.
Babies named Khaleel per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 50-year story
Khaleel first appears in the Social Security records in 1975, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1999, when 54 boys were named Khaleel — good for #1824 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Khaleel against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Khaleel in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Khaleel is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Khaleel will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Khaleel is most common
State-level data for Khaleel is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Khaleel
Statistically, parents drawn to Khaleel tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Nabeel, Jahleel, Jaleel, Markel, and Kordell.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Khaleel | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3314 |
| 2024 | 51 | #2595 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2614 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2873 |
| 2021 | 52 | #2523 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2546 |
| 2019 | 54 | #2464 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3240 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3518 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3776 |
| 2015 | 26 | #3982 |
| 2014 | 14 | #5997 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3864 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3450 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3605 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4099 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4278 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4540 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3313 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3524 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2902 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3534 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2620 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3794 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3842 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Khaleel?
In official American birth records, the name Khaleel first appeared in 1975 (over 50 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 50 years.
Is Khaleel a popular boy name?
Khaleel ranked #3339 among boys in 2025 with 35 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3982.
When was the name Khaleel most popular?
Khaleel peaked in 1999, when 54 American boys received the name (ranked #1824 that year). Since 1999 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Khaleel?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 51,429 newborn American boys was named Khaleel. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.