Kahlil

Kahlil is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 84 boys in the United States.

Kahlil at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kahlil

Kahlil belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kahlil first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #630 in 1995, and in 2024 84 babies received the name — 4,233 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kahlil in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#630 in 1995
Peak year
1995
Babies named Kahlil in 2024
84
Total since 1880
4,233

Kahlil in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2166 in 2022
Babies named Kahlil in 2025
4
Total since 1996
51

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kahlil mean?

The meaning of Kahlil is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kahlil a boy or girl name?

Kahlil is a boy name. In 2024, 84 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kahlil?

Kahlil comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kahlil?

Kahlil first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #630 in 1995, and 84 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].