Kalil
k(a)-lil
US Popularity:11181
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.
How Popular Is The Name Kalil?
U.S. Births
Overall:Kalil is currently #11181 in U.S. births
Boy:Kalil is currently #5309 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
#5309
in 2025
- 688
from 2024
Sources
Ancestry, Kalil Family History
Quranic Names, Kalil
Ancestry, Khalil
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