Kalilah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kalilah means 'beloved' or 'friend' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Kalilah
Kalilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'khalil', which means 'beloved' or 'friend'. The name carries the connotation of deep affection and close companionship. Kalilah has a poetic and romantic quality to it, evoking feelings of warmth and tenderness. It is a name associated with love, loyalty, and strong relationships.
Popularity of the Name Kalilah
The popularity for the name Kalilah peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 57 births, which ranked number 5,248 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Kalilah had the most female births in 2019 with 57, which ranked number 2,887 out of 17,997 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kalilah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 46 births, an increase of 155.56%. Among females, Kalilah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 46 births, an increase of 155.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kalilah
- 20 Year Trend of Kalilah: 475.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Kalilah: 155.56%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kalilah: 155.56%
Popularity of Kalilah by State
Among females, Kalilah was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kalilah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kalilah
- Total Births of Kalilah: 51 (9.84%)
- Female Births of Kalilah: 51 (9.84%)
Given the upward trend of Kalilah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.84% increase in total births, for a total of 51 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kalilah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 51 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.84%.