Jhalil
Every Jhalil since 1988 — 468 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jhalil
Jhalil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,919 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 468 American babies have been named Jhalil. Its peak came in 2017, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jhalil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jhalil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,919 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,025 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,488 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,015 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,878 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,779 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,701 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,830 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,037 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,422 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,866 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,826 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,709 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,837 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,578 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,134 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,012 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,910 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,893 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,651 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,402 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,341 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,041 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,770 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,889 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,085 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,350 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,574 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jhalil in 2025?
Jhalil ranked #7,919 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jhalil?
468 babies have been named Jhalil in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jhalil most popular?
Jhalil peaked in 2017, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Jhalil a boy or girl name?
Jhalil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jhalil rising or falling?
Jhalil has been roughly stable over the past decade.