Halil
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning friend, beloved; one who is intimate.
Halil by the numbers
In 2025, 5 babies in England and Wales were named Halil. In the US, 11 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Halil. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Halldweller by the hall or nook7 in the US (2017)
- Halidimmortal or eternal; a form of Khalid5 in the US (2017)
- Halimpatient, forbearing or gentle4 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hazelthe hazel tree; hazel-eyed5,019 in the US (2017)
- Harliehare meadow; a modern spelling of Harley162 in the US (2017)
- Harisguardian or watchful125 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean friendship
Like Halil, each of these has friendship in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Dakotafriends; allies2,330 in the US (2017)
- Edwinwealthy friend; prosperity and companionship1,027 in the US (2017)
- Khalilfriend; one who is close128 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marvinfamous friend483 in the US (2017)
- Alvinnoble friend; elf friend432 in the US (2017)
- Aldenold friend; from ald and wine425 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean love
Like Halil, each of these has love in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Names about as common as Halil
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