Kalill
An Arabic masculine name meaning "friend" or "companion".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kalill. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kalill today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kalill births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kalill. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kalill. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,821
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Kalill: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kalill 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 Kalill during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kalill
The name Kalill finds its origin in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "Kalil," which means "friend" or "companion." The name's earliest known usage can be traced back to the Arabian Peninsula during the early days of Islam.
In the historical context, the name Kalill was often associated with individuals who were known for their loyalty, trustworthiness, and companionship. It was a popular choice among Arab families who valued these qualities and sought to instill them in their children.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kalill can be found in the "Kitab al-Aghani," an influential collection of Arabic poetry and literature compiled in the 9th century CE. The book includes references to individuals bearing the name, suggesting its widespread use during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kalill. One such individual was Kalill ibn Ishaq al-Jundi (775-850 CE), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and celestial mechanics.
Another prominent figure was Kalill ibn Ahmad al-Farghani (820-870 CE), an accomplished Muslim scientist and scholar who wrote extensively on astronomy, geography, and astrology. His work, "Al-Jawami' fi al-Hay'ah" (Compendium on the Science of Astronomy), was widely studied and influential in the medieval Islamic world.
In the literary realm, Kalill al-Azmeh (1907-1984) was a renowned Syrian poet and writer who played a significant role in the Arab literary renaissance of the 20th century. His works, which often explored themes of love, nationalism, and social justice, earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.
The name Kalill also gained prominence in the field of Islamic jurisprudence with the scholar Kalill ibn Ishaq al-Maliki (1035-1107 CE). He was a prominent jurist and legal theorist who made significant contributions to the Maliki school of Islamic law, one of the four major Sunni legal traditions.
Lastly, Kalill ibn al-Walid (592-642 CE) was a prominent military commander and companion of the Prophet Muhammad. He played a crucial role in the early Muslim conquests and is remembered for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Throughout the centuries, the name Kalill has maintained its significance within the Arab and Islamic world, often representing qualities such as friendship, loyalty, and companionship. Its rich history and cultural associations continue to make it a revered and meaningful choice for parents seeking to honor their heritage and impart positive values upon their children.
People
Kalill + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kalill as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kalill: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kalill?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kalill 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kalill a common name?
We classify Kalill as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kalill most popular?
The single biggest year for Kalill was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kalill is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kalill in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kalill a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kalill 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.
Is Kalill still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kalill in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kalill can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Kalill?
Want to know how many people have the name Kalill? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.