Brave or strong; possibly a variant of Cale
Khale is a modern name with ambiguous roots. It is often used as a phonetic variant of the Hebrew name Cale, meaning 'brave' or 'whole-hearted', or as a shortened form of the Arabic name Khaled, meaning 'eternal'. In recent years, its usage has been influenced by the rise of similar-sounding names like Kale and Kai.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Khale in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
