Is Khali a boy's or girl's name?

Khali is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 685 recorded births.

When was Khali most popular?

Khali reached its peak popularity in 2018 with 115 births that year. It is currently ranked #3717 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Khali?

Khali is currently ranked #3717 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,347 babies since 1980.

Khali

Once popular, gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysDeclining Also a pet name

#3717▼ 974in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Khali is a girl's and boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'free' or 'empty,' from the Arabic root khala (to be free, vacant, pure). In some traditions it also relates to the concept of spiritual emptiness — a meditative state of openness.

Clean and minimal, Khali has the sound of names like Kali and Hali while carrying its own distinct Arabic etymology. For parents drawn to names with spiritual resonance and a sense of freedom and openness, Khali is a quietly powerful choice.

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Popularity Over Time

Khali climbed 2386 spots in the last 20 years — from #6103 to #3717.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Khali
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	371	#2572	▼
2010s	732	#3017	▲
2000s	162	#8146	▲
1990s	64	#11548	▲
1980s	18	#10909	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(37 years, 1980–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Khali
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	41	#3717	-22 (-34.9%)
2023	63	#2743	-27 (-30.0%)
2022	90	#2131	+12 (15.4%)
2021	78	#2335	-21 (-21.2%)
2020	99	#1934	+8 (8.8%)
2019	91	#2081	-24 (-20.9%)
2018	115	#1780	+13 (12.7%)
2017	102	#1959	+9 (9.7%)
2016	93	#2103	-3 (-3.1%)
2015	96	#2049	+3 (3.2%)
2014	93	#2084	+42 (82.4%)
2013	51	#3205	+14 (37.8%)
2012	37	#4085	+3 (8.8%)
2011	34	#4306	+14 (70.0%)
2010	20	#6516	-2 (-9.1%)
2009	22	#6211	-4 (-15.4%)
2008	26	#5512	+3 (13.0%)
2007	23	#6002	+7 (43.8%)
2006	16	#7685	-2 (-11.1%)
2005	18	#6688	-2 (-10.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Khali as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Khali has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 685 births since 1978.

#8019

Current rank

685

Total births

2017

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Khali be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Khali is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #3717. As a boy's name, it ranks #8019.

Khali has two lives

Khali, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1980–2024) · Methodology