Kahlil vs Jalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kahlil

Boy #1,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, cherished one"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Lebanese African American

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Boy #4,415 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, majestic, exalted"

Origin: Arabic j-l-l

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian

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Kahlil Rank #1,894

Jalil Rank #4,415

Kahlil is more popular, ranked #1894 vs #4415 for Jalil.

Is Kahlil or Jalil more popular?

Kahlil is more popular, ranked #1894 compared to Jalil at #4415 in the United States.

What do Kahlil and Jalil mean?

Kahlil means "beloved, cherished one" (Arabic origin). Jalil means "great, majestic, exalted" (Arabic j-l-l origin).

Are Kahlil and Jalil boy or girl names?

Kahlil is primarily a boy name. Jalil is primarily a boy name.