Kahlil
Every Kahlil since 1967 — 4,288 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kahlil
Kahlil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,623 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 4,288 American babies have been named Kahlil. Its peak came in 1995, when 268 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kahlil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kahlil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 50 | #2,623 |
| 2024 | — | — | 84 | #1,896 |
| 2023 | — | — | 71 | #2,085 |
| 2022 | — | — | 87 | #1,845 |
| 2021 | — | — | 84 | #1,846 |
| 2020 | — | — | 117 | #1,467 |
| 2019 | — | — | 89 | #1,757 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,815 | 63 | #2,197 |
| 2017 | — | — | 85 | #1,795 |
| 2016 | — | — | 81 | #1,853 |
| 2015 | — | — | 63 | #2,176 |
| 2014 | — | — | 91 | #1,685 |
| 2013 | — | — | 82 | #1,775 |
| 2012 | — | — | 94 | #1,646 |
| 2011 | — | — | 98 | #1,584 |
| 2010 | — | — | 110 | #1,488 |
| 2009 | — | — | 104 | #1,568 |
| 2008 | — | — | 121 | #1,404 |
| 2007 | — | — | 99 | #1,588 |
| 2006 | — | — | 123 | #1,335 |
| 2005 | — | — | 105 | #1,410 |
| 2004 | — | — | 109 | #1,347 |
| 2003 | — | — | 115 | #1,260 |
| 2002 | — | — | 110 | #1,239 |
| 2001 | — | — | 128 | #1,112 |
| 2000 | — | — | 120 | #1,158 |
| 1995 | — | — | 268 | #630 |
| 1990 | — | — | 50 | #1,645 |
| 1985 | — | — | 23 | #2,329 |
| 1980 | — | — | 30 | #1,888 |
| 1975 | — | — | 32 | #1,607 |
| 1970 | — | — | 17 | #2,251 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kahlil in 2025?
Kahlil ranked #2,623 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kahlil?
4,288 babies have been named Kahlil in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kahlil most popular?
Kahlil peaked in 1995, when 268 newborns received the name.
Is Kahlil a boy or girl name?
Kahlil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kahlil rising or falling?
Kahlil has been roughly stable over the past decade.