Khalid

Khalid - A very unique male name

Khalid appeared on the charts for the first time in 1968 on position #1268. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Khalid and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Khalid? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Khalid. The baby boy name Khalid was given to 215 baby boys in 2025, ranking #909 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,820 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Khalid peaked in popularity 25 years ago in 2001 on position 701.

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Khalid is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Khalid is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #380 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,164.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Khalid is where you live.

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Khalid origin and meaning

Arabic

'Eternal, immortal, everlasting'

Khalid is a classical Arabic name meaning eternal or immortal, borne most famously by Khalid ibn al-Walid, the undefeated early Islamic general. In America it has been recorded since 1968 and held steady at low levels, with a gentle peak around 2019 and singer Khalid giving the name a younger face. It is now easing slightly.

Attested etymology

Khalid is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Khalid, pop culture references for the name Khalid and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Khalid

We've found the following names that sound similar to Khalid, sorted by popularity.

Kolt / Khaled / Kaleth / Kalet / Kaled / Klyde / Khallid /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Khalid

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Khalid a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Khalid?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kuh-LEED · /kəˈliːd/
Arabic stress falls on the second syllable (khah-LEED); many Americans say KAH-lid — both are heard.

Around the world

• Khalid (Arabic) — Used as-is across Arabic; also transliterated Khaled
• Halit (Turkish) — The Turkish form of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

• Khaled — An alternative transliteration — a separate name in the data
• Kaleed — A phonetic American spelling

Famous bearers

• Khalid — American singer-songwriter known for 'Location' and 'Young Dumb & Broke', born Khalid Donnel Robinson and known mononymously as Khalid (b. 1998) Contemporary
• Khalid ibn al-Walid — Early Islamic general who never lost a battle (592–642) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose it for its classical weight in Arabic and its cool, current sound in English.

Worth knowing

• Transliteration varies — Khalid, Khaled — and English speakers split on the pronunciation.