Cahlil

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Cahlil Pronunciation

Cahlil is pronounced kah-LEEL /kɑˈlil/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Khalil/Kahlil — from Arabic khalil, 'a close friend, a beloved companion, an intimate'Medium

In 30 seconds: A close friend: Cahlil spells Khalil — 'a close, beloved friend'. Lyrical, warm, and tender (said 'kah-LEEL').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningA spelling of Khalil/Kahlil — from Arabic khalil, 'a close friend, a beloved companion, an intimate'

U.S. rank (2024)#5928 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 239

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Cahlil is a spelling of Khalil/Kahlil — from Arabic khalil, 'a close friend, a beloved companion, an intimate'. Abraham is called Khalil Allah, 'the friend of God'. The spelling echoes the beloved poet Kahlil Gibran. A lyrical, warm name (said 'kah-LEEL'; nickname Cal).

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare in this spelling, a-close-friend at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Khalil means 'a close friend, a beloved companion' in Arabic — a title of Abraham, 'the friend of God' — Cahlil is a spelling (echoing the poet Kahlil Gibran), lyrical and warm (said 'kah-LEEL').

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Khalil — root etymology

Variations

KhalilKahlilKhaleel

Nicknames

Cal

Themes & Styles

Arabic Virtue

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Cahlil?

Cahlil is pronounced kah-LEEL (/kɑˈlil/). Press play above to hear Cahlil said aloud.

How do you say Cahlil?

Cahlil is said kah-LEEL (/kɑˈlil/). Press play above to hear Cahlil said aloud.

What does the name Cahlil mean?

Cahlil spells Khalil — Arabic 'a close friend, a beloved companion'.

Is Cahlil a boy or girl name?

Cahlil is a boy's name.

How popular is Cahlil?

Cahlil is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Khalil is more common.