Jalil
Jalil is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Exalted, noble, or majestic.
Origin and history
Jalil is a traditional male name of Arabic origin meaning 'exalted' or 'majestic'. It is one of the attributes attributed to God in Islamic tradition (Al-Jalil). In the United States, it has been steadily used as a modest, distinctive choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,910 babies in the United States have been named Jalil since 1880. It ranks #2396 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1691.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.4 %)
- PA (17.8 %)
- NJ (17.3 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- NC (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 235 |
| 1990-2000 | 750 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,006 |
| 2010-2019 | 651 |
| 2020-2029 | 236 |
Famous people named Jalil
- Jalil Lespert: Actor, Director
- Jalil Hutchins: Rapper, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Jalil stems from the Arabic root meaning greatness and is closely associated with divine majesty in Islamic theology.
- While never a top-100 name, Jalil has maintained consistent usage in the United States over recent decades.