Total births
1,387
Unisex name · since 1980
Khali
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 1,387 babies named Khali, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3717
- among girls today
- 1,387
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
1,387 babies have been named Khali since 1980, making it today's #3717 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Khali has been recorded 1,387 times among girls since 1980, currently ranked #3717 nationally and more common than 79% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2025.
- #3717 among girls today
- 1,387 born since 1980
- 2010s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Khali is currently the #3717 unisex name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 1,387 born since 1980, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3717
- among girls today
- 1,387
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Khali vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3717
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Khali was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
115 babies were named Khali in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Khali compares
1,387 Top 27% higher than 73% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Khali's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Khali | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,387 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 115 | 48 | 19,840 |
Khali's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Khali's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 88% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 12%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 115, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Khali at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,717
Active since
1980
Khali popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 115
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Khali popularity over time - boys
700 total births recorded since 1978 (Khali as boys' name)
Khali by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Khali's strongest decade.
733 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Khali births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 64
1990s
64 births
- 2000s 162
2000s
162 births
- 2010s
2010s
733 births
- 2020s
2020s
410 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 733 births (53% of all-time use).
How Khali compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Khali's total volume
Khali vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Khali by state
Where Khali concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 105 | 7.6% |
| #2 | California | | 101 | 7.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 59 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 43 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 42 | 3.0% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 20 | 1.4% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 19 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 18 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Khali's total US births 7.6%
Even split
105 of 1,387 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Khali appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Khali? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 1,387 babies named Khali. Today it holds rank #3717 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 115 births.
When was Khali most popular? ▼
Khali was most popular in the 2010s decade with 733 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Khali most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Khali are Texas (105 births), California (101 births), Georgia (59 births).
Is Khali a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Khali is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,387 births, and as a boy's name it has 700 births.
How long has the name Khali been used? ▼
Records for Khali go back to 1980, giving 46 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Khali? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Khadijah, Khaleesi, Khadija, Khalia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Khali's data
- Khali's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (733 total births) through the 2020s (410) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Khalis (105 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Khali
Nearby Names Like Khali
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Khali
Khadijah Girl
#1298 7,596 births
Khaleesi Girl
#667 5,537 births
Khadija Girl
#1075 5,271 births
Khalia Girl
#1908 3,572 births
Khalani Girl
#903 2,671 births
Compare Khali side by side: Khali vs Khadijah Khali vs Khaleesi Khali vs Khadija
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Khali
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Khali: #3717 Unisex Name - 1,387 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/khali. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Khali draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.