Friend or beloved
Khalilah is the feminine form of the Arabic name Khalil. It carries the deep connotation of a close, sincere friend or someone who is dearly beloved, often used to describe a soulmate-level connection.
Less common today
Khalilah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,956 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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