Jhalil
An Arabic masculine name meaning "sublime" or "exalted".
Name Census estimates that about 453 living Americans carry the first name Jhalil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jhalil today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jhalil births was 2017 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jhalil. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
453
~ 1 in 756,632 Americans
Peak year
2017
26 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,999
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Jhalil: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jhalil from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 180 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jhalil remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jhalil by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jhalil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jhalil
The name Jhalil is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region and the Arabian Peninsula. It is a variant spelling of the more common name Jalil, which is derived from the Arabic word "jaleel," meaning "majestic" or "glorious."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jhalil can be found in ancient Arabic texts and historical records from the 7th century CE. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals of high social standing or those who held positions of respect and authority within their communities.
In Islamic tradition, the name Jhalil holds particular significance as it is one of the 99 names attributed to Allah (God) in the Qur'an. The name is mentioned in various verses, including Surah Al-Hashr (59:23), where it is used to describe Allah as "Al-Jalil," meaning "The Majestic One."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jhalil. One of the earliest recorded figures was Jhalil ibn Ahmad (born circa 810 CE), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry.
Another prominent figure was Jhalil al-Din Rumi (1207-1273), a Persian poet, scholar, and Sufi mystic whose works, such as the Masnavi, have had a lasting impact on Islamic literature and spirituality.
In the realm of music, Jhalil ibn Nafi' (born circa 680 CE) was a highly acclaimed Arab musician and singer during the Umayyad caliphate, renowned for his vocal talents and compositions.
Jhalil Gibran (1883-1931), a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and artist, is perhaps one of the most well-known figures associated with the name. His book "The Prophet" has been widely celebrated and translated into numerous languages.
More recently, Jhalil Barendse (born 1990) is a South African cricketer who has represented his country in various international tournaments and competitions.
While the name Jhalil has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and can be found in various parts of the world, albeit with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
People
Jhalil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jhalil as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jhalil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jhalil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 453 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jhalil going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 756,632 US residents.
Is Jhalil a common name?
We classify Jhalil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 458 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jhalil most popular?
The single biggest year for Jhalil was 2017, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jhalil is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jhalil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jhalil in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.