Khali
Every Khali since 1978 — 2,087 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khali
Khali is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,805 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 2,087 American babies have been named Khali — about 66% girls and 34% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2017, when 139 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Khali stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khali year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,805 | 15 | #6,008 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,725 | 10 | #8,057 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,745 | 20 | #4,984 |
| 2022 | 90 | #2,131 | 21 | #4,787 |
| 2021 | 78 | #2,335 | 28 | #3,878 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,937 | 25 | #4,088 |
| 2019 | 91 | #2,082 | 32 | #3,529 |
| 2018 | 115 | #1,780 | 21 | #4,679 |
| 2017 | 102 | #1,959 | 37 | #3,165 |
| 2016 | 93 | #2,103 | 14 | #6,199 |
| 2015 | 97 | #2,034 | 27 | #3,941 |
| 2014 | 93 | #2,084 | 26 | #3,965 |
| 2013 | 51 | #3,205 | 24 | #4,131 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,085 | 15 | #5,866 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,306 | 26 | #3,954 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,516 | 18 | #5,153 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,211 | 32 | #3,442 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,512 | 26 | #3,992 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,002 | 33 | #3,350 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,685 | 18 | #4,967 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,689 | 22 | #4,135 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,103 | 17 | #4,907 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,072 | 21 | #4,057 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,175 | 11 | #6,335 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,468 | 28 | #3,191 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,547 | 21 | #3,861 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,418 | 19 | #3,500 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,795 | — | — |
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| 1980 | 5 | #11,194 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khali in 2025?
Khali ranked #3,805 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khali?
2,087 babies have been named Khali in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khali most popular?
Khali peaked in 2017, when 139 newborns received the name.
Is Khali a boy or girl name?
Khali is used for both: about 66% of babies named Khali have been girls and 34% boys.
Is the name Khali rising or falling?
Khali is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.