Intimate friend
Halil is a traditional name derived from the Arabic word for a close, sincere, or intimate friend. In Islamic tradition, it is famously associated with the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who is referred to as 'Khalilullah' or the Friend of God.
Less common today
Halil isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,385 in 2017.
Olympic gold medalist weightlifter
Influential Turkish historian of the Ottoman Empire
Professional Turkish footballer
Prominent Turkish stage and screen actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
