US Popularity:11965
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Friend
Kalil is a boy’s name of Arabic origin and a variation of the surname Kahlil, meaning “friend.” A name that exudes camaraderie and love, baby Kalil will be able to tell everyone that they’ve got a friend in them. The honorific title Khalīlullāh was awarded to the Islamic prophet Ibrahim and means “friend of God.” Kalil offers baby an incredibly worldly appellation, with its counterpart Kahlil valued throughout the Middle East, Central Asia, and North, West, and East Africa. With a name like Kalil, baby may never find themselves short of loving friends.

Kalil Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Kalil is currently #11965 in U.S. births
Boy:Kalil is currently #4899 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#11965
in 2022
- 2930
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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