Jihad vs Kalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jihad

Boy #4,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"struggle, striving, effort"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Boy #4,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"good friend, intimate companion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Hebrew African American

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Jihad Rank #4,652

Kalil Rank #4,637

Kalil is more popular, ranked #4637 vs #4652 for Jihad.

Is Jihad or Kalil more popular?

Kalil is more popular, ranked #4637 compared to Jihad at #4652 in the United States.

What do Jihad and Kalil mean?

Jihad means "struggle, striving, effort" (Arabic origin). Kalil means "good friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin).

Are Jihad and Kalil boy or girl names?

Jihad is primarily a boy name. Kalil is primarily a boy name.