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Khalid
BoyArabic· “eternal”
- Meaning
- eternal
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- KAH-lid
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #940
- US babies 2025
- 250
- Best rank
- #716 (1994)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Khalid
Khalid is an Arabic name that means “eternal”.
Khalid is an Arabic name meaning eternal or undying, derived from a root associated with lasting forever. It is widely used across the Muslim world. Its most celebrated historical bearer is Khalid ibn al-Walid, a seventh-century military commander who was known as the Sword of God and remains a famous figure in early Islamic history. The name also belongs to modern public figures, including the American singer Khalid. It sounds strong and confident, with an emphasis on the first syllable in its Arabic pronunciation. Khalid is traditional yet widely recognized internationally.
Popularity over time
Khalid first appears in US Social Security records in 1962. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 23 different years, starting in 1977. Its best national rank was #716 in 1994, and the most babies received it in 2019, when 273 were named Khalid. In 2025, 250 babies were named Khalid, and it ranked #940 nationally. That is 26% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,035 in 1980, #783 in 2000, #1,237 in 2010, and #940 in 2025. Of the 8,197 US boys named Khalid since records began, 26% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,708 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jakobe, Merrick, Alaric, Achilles, and Ishaan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Khalid ranked highest in Minnesota, Illinois, and Connecticut.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #380 | 15 |
| Illinois | #411 | 27 |
| Connecticut | #538 | 5 |
| Tennessee | #573 | 13 |
| New York | #610 | 25 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Khalid is usually pronounced KAH-lid, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-id”.
Middle names for Khalid
A few middle names that flow with Khalid: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Khalid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khalid mean?
Khalid is an Arabic name that means “eternal”.
What is the origin of the name Khalid?
Khalid has Arabic roots. Khalid is an Arabic name meaning eternal or undying, derived from a root associated with lasting forever.
Is Khalid a popular name?
Yes. Khalid ranked #940 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Khalid a boy or girl name?
Khalid is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Khalid?
Khalid is usually pronounced KAH-lid. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings