Kalil Boy

Popularity: #902 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkah-LEEL / /kəˈliːl/

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: 'friend'; Hebrew: 'the voice of God'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kalil is derived from the Arabic word 'khalil', meaning friend or companion. In Islamic tradition, it is often associated with the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who is referred to as 'Khalilullah', meaning 'Friend of God'. The name has also been adopted in Hebrew contexts, where it carries a spiritual significance. It is used in various cultures, reflecting themes of friendship and divine connection.

Trend Summary

Kalil has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

KhalilMalikNabilTariqZaid

Variants

  • Khalil

International Variants

  • Khalil (Arabic)
  • Kalil (Spanish)

Famous people named Kalil

Kalil Mack is an American football player recognized for his achievements in the NFL.

Fictional characters named Kalil

Kalil is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed', known for his role in the historical narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

KareemZahirAmirSamirJamilRami

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kalil was first seen in the United States in 1977. Kalil has ranked as high as #1222 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in New York, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and California. In the past 5 years the name Kalil has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kalil (2020)

StateBirthsShare
GA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19776
19816
19855
198610
19875
19885
198911
199015
199115
199219
199325
199432
199546
199649
199741
199842
199946
200061
200158
200261
200352
200453
200561
200654
200751
200849
200951
201037
201129
201235
201326
201427
201522
201630
201724
201818
201921
202025
202124
202217
202321
202422