Jil
Pronunciation: [ j-IHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 517 babies have been named Jil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jil is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,983 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,983
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jil
Jil is a girl name .
Jil is currently ranked #47,983 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jil include Jillian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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