Kahlil
Kahlil is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Friend or intimate companion.
Origin and history
Kahlil is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'friend' or 'beloved companion'. In the United States, it gained recognition primarily through the legacy of Lebanese-American author Kahlil Gibran. The name maintains a steady presence in contemporary American name choices.
Popularity in the United States
4,283 babies in the United States have been named Kahlil since 1880. It ranks #1904 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1443.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.5 %)
- CA (14.2 %)
- PA (11.1 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
- FL (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 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 303 |
| 1980-1990 | 283 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,180 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,134 |
| 2010-2019 | 856 |
| 2020-2029 | 493 |
Famous people named Kahlil
- Kahlil Gibran: Writer, Poet
- Kahlil Bell: Athlete
- Kahlil Joseph: Director, Filmmaker
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread familiarity in the West due to the popularity of Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet.
- It derives from the Arabic root meaning 'friend' or 'close companion'.