Khalila is a unisex given name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'khali', meaning 'eternal'. It is often considered to be a variant spelling of Khalil, which translates to 'friend' in Arabic. The name gained prominence through the works of renowned poet and author Khalil Gibran, whose full name was Khalil Gibran Khalil Gibran.
The name Khalila has seen varying popularity over the years, with a notable surge in recent times. The peak in popularity occurred in 2019 and 2023, each year seeing double-digit births (24 and 10 respectively). However, it's been quite uncommon from 1977 to 1985, with no more than 9 births per year during this period. After 1985, the name began to appear more frequently, but still not consistently until around the mid-2000s. Since then, Khalila has been steadily gaining traction, becoming quite popular in the past decade.