Khaliq: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	5	1	–	#6,812
1990s	164	16	+3180%	#2,837
2000s	270	27	+65%	#2,563
2010s	230	23	-15%	#3,764
2020s (to 2025)	86	14	-38%	#5,130

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#6,812

1990s

164

+3180%

#2,837

2000s

270

+65%

#2,563

2010s

230

-15%

#3,764

2020s (to 2025)

-38%

#5,130

The story of Khaliq

Khaliq is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,606 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1981, 755 American babies have been named Khaliq. Its peak came in 2003, when 40 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Khaliq stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Khaliq?

The median living Khaliq is about 18 years old; half are between 10 and 25. An estimated 700 people named Khaliq are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Khaliq year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	9	#8,606
2024	8	#9,462
2023	16	#5,805
2022	19	#5,130
2021	17	#5,462
2020	17	#5,368
2019	22	#4,567
2018	21	#4,680
2017	28	#3,849
2016	22	#4,553
2015	23	#4,353
2014	22	#4,468
2013	24	#4,132
2012	21	#4,612
2011	19	#4,915
2010	28	#3,764
2009	24	#4,222
2008	23	#4,337
2007	29	#3,652
2006	27	#3,734
2005	19	#4,566
2004	28	#3,415
2003	40	#2,563
2002	24	#3,623
2001	25	#3,464
2000	31	#2,896
1995	25	#2,889
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1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Khaliq, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Khaliq?

The median living Khaliq is about 18 years old. Half of all living Khaliqs are between 10 and 25 years old.

How many people named Khaliq are alive today?

An estimated 700 people named Khaliq are alive in the United States, based on 755 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Khaliq in 2025?

Khaliq ranked #8,606 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Khaliq?

755 babies have been named Khaliq in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Khaliq most popular?

Khaliq peaked in 2003, when 40 newborns received the name.

Is Khaliq a boy or girl name?

Khaliq is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Khaliq rising or falling?

Khaliq is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Khaliq popularity over time

The story of Khaliq

How old are people named Khaliq?

Khaliq year by year

Frequently asked questions

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