Beloved or darling friend
Derived from the Arabic word 'khalil', meaning a close or intimate friend. In Islamic tradition, it carries a sense of deep, sincere affection and loyalty. It is the feminine form of the name Khalil.
Less common today
Khalila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,363 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Actress and former wife of boxer Muhammad Ali
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