Khailee
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from "Khalil" meaning "friend".
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Khailee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Khailee today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khailee births was 2016 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khailee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
126
~ 1 in 2,720,273 Americans
Peak year
2016
13 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,457
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Khailee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khailee from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 87 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khailee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Khailee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khailee
The name Khailee is a modern variation of the Arabic name Khalil, which has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages. The name Khalil is derived from the Arabic word "khalil," meaning "friend" or "beloved." It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the pre-Islamic era, around the 6th century AD.
One of the earliest and most notable references to the name Khalil can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The Quran mentions the term "Khalil-ur-Rahman," which translates to "the friend of the Most Merciful," referring to the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham in the Bible). This association with the revered prophet has contributed to the name's popularity among Muslims worldwide.
The earliest recorded example of the name Khalil dates back to the 7th century AD, during the early Islamic era. One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi (718-786 AD), a renowned Arabic grammarian and philologist who played a significant role in the development of the Arabic language.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Khalil or its variations, including Khalil Gibran (1883-1931), a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer best known for his philosophical work "The Prophet." Another prominent figure was Khalil al-Sakakini (1878-1953), a Palestinian educator, writer, and activist who championed Arab nationalism and education reform.
In the realm of sports, Khalil Mack (born 1991) is a professional American football player who has excelled as a defensive end and outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Khalil Gibran, the famous poet, was also known for his literary works, including "The Madman" and "The Wanderer."
It is important to note that while the name Khailee is a modern variation, it is likely derived from the same linguistic roots as Khalil, carrying similar cultural and historical significance. However, the precise origin and meaning of the spelling "Khailee" may vary or be subject to individual interpretation.
People
Khailee + last name combinations
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khailee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khailee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khailee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,720,273 US residents.
Is Khailee a common name?
We classify Khailee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khailee most popular?
The single biggest year for Khailee was 2016, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khailee is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Khailee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khailee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khailee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Khailee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khailee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Khailee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Khailee?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Khailee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.