Feminine dossier · first seen 1975
Khalilah
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1976
Peak births
205
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Khalilah
How many people are named Khalilah?
An estimated 1,622 living Americans are named Khalilah.
How rare is Khalilah?
Khalilah is very rare among babies today, with 26 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 87.3% from its 1976 peak.
How old is the typical Khalilah?
The median age of a living American named Khalilah is approximately 44 years, with most bearers falling between 25 and 48 years old.
Is Khalilah still popular?
Yes — Khalilah is currently rising in popularity, with 26 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.4× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Khalilah most common?
Khalilah has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appears 3.5× more often than the national baseline.
1975Peak 19762025
Peak year
1976
Decline from peak
87.3%
2025
26
All-time
1,699