Khalilah is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'triumphant'. It is often used as a feminine given name, popular among Muslims worldwide. The name is composed of two elements: 'khalil', which means 'friend', and '-ah', a feminine suffix. Khalilah can also be seen as a variant spelling of Khalila or Kahlila, with the same meaning. It is pronounced /kəˈliːlə/ in English.
The name Khalilah experienced significant popularity in the late 70s and early 80s, peaking at 205 births in 1976. However, its usage has steadily declined since then, reaching a low of 10 births in both 2007 and 2011. In recent years, it has seen a slight resurgence, with 18 births recorded in 2023. Over the entire period from 1975 to 2023, there were a total of 1648 babies named Khalilah.