Khaliyah
A girls’ name of Arabic origin, meaning beloved friend; feminine form of Khalil.
Khaliyah by the numbers
In 2025, 8 babies in England and Wales were named Khaliyah. In the US, 67 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 78 babies in 2009, making it a 2000s name.
Other names that come from Khalil
Like Khaliyah, each of these traces back to Khalil: a form of it, a name built from it, or a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Khaliyah. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Khaliyah
Names that are said the same way as Khaliyah, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean friendship
Like Khaliyah, each of these has friendship in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Dakotafriends; allies2,330 in the US (2017)
- Ruthfriend or companion1,194 in the US (2017)
- Karafriend or dear; a form of Cara606 in the US (2017)
- Winniegentle friend; diminutive of Winfred or Winifred416 in England and Wales (2025)
- Bellamybeautiful friend; from bel ami381 in the US (2017)
- Samiraentertaining companion; fem. of Samir260 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean love
Like Khaliyah, each of these has love in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Milagracious, dear1,014 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marystar of the sea; beloved2,381 in the US (2017)
- Rosethe rose flower; symbol of love666 in England and Wales (2025)
- Mollybeloved; a diminutive of Mary405 in England and Wales (2025)
- Freyalady; goddess of love1,802 in England and Wales (2025)
- Amybeloved1,724 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Khaliyah
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