Kapil
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kapil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 134 babies have been named Kapil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kapil is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,893 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,893
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"the monsoon month (Bengali tradition)"
#26,015 in US
Middle English origin
"pleasant, agreeable"
#26,054 in US
Modern English origin
"barrier breaker, obstacle remover"
#25,901 in US
Greek origin
"lover of mankind"
#25,857 in US
Latin origin
"beloved (Latinized form)"
#25,990 in US
Anglo-Saxon origin
"boar strength, eastern"
#25,957 in US
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"Likely a variant of Gareth or Garrion..."
#25,981 in US
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About the Name Kapil
Kapil is a boy name .
Kapil is currently ranked #25,893 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kapil include Kap, Kay, Kaie, and Kapkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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