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Cahlil

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Cahlil

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 (2025)#10891 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 239
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419952025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cahlil mean?

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

How do you pronounce Cahlil?

It's said kah-LEEL /kɑˈlil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

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.

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