Kalil Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kalil means 'friend' or 'close companion' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Kalil
Kalil is a male name derived from the Arabic word 'khalil', meaning 'friend' or 'close companion'. It is commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries and has religious connotations, as it is also the name of a prominent figure in Islamic history. Kalil is a name that signifies loyalty, trust, and camaraderie.
Popularity of the Name Kalil
The popularity for the name Kalil peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 61 births, which ranked number 4,260 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Kalil had the most male births in 2000 with 61, which ranked number 1,782 out of 12,118 male names. The number of births for the name Kalil has declined sharply over the last ten years from 35 births to 16 births, a decline of -54.29%. Among males, Kalil has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 35 births to 16 births, a decline of -54.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kalil
- 20 Year Trend of Kalil: -73.77%
- 10 Year Trend of Kalil: -54.29%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kalil: -54.29%
Popularity of Kalil by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kalil. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kalil in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kalil is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kalil
- Total Births of Kalil: 15 (-7.53%)
- Male Births of Kalil: 15 (-7.53%)
Given the downward trend of Kalil over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.53% decrease in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. Male births for Kalil have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 15 male births in 2024, a decrease of -7.53%.