The nameKhalis

Khalis is an Arabic boy's name, rising in France.

Meaning

From the Arabic khalis, "pure, sincere".

Origin

Arabic.

History

First given in France in the mid 1990s, Khalis grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, especially in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Popularity of the name Khalis

Khalis in France

472ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (125 births)
1,255babies named Khalis in France since 1900
063125 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Khalis was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 495 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Khalis. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Khalis in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 90 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Khalis mean?

From the Arabic khalis, "pure, sincere".

What is the origin of the name Khalis?

Arabic.

Is Khalis a girl's or a boy's name?

Khalis is a boy's name.