Kalil
k(a)-lil
US Popularity:10089
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 #10089 in U.S. births
Boy:Kalil is currently #4779 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4779
in 2023
+ 753
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Kalil Family History
Quranic Names, Kalil
Ancestry, Khalil
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