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Jahlil

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Pronounced jah-LEEL /dส’ษ‘.หˆlil/Medium

Meaning: PraisedMedium

In 30 seconds: Jahlil is an Arabic boy's name meaning 'praised.'
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningPraised
U.S. rank (2024)#2756 โ†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births47 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)โ‰ˆ 2,417

Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data

peak 201619862024

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

History & Origin

Jahlil comes from Arabic with the meaning 'praised' or honored. It stands as a spelling alongside the more standard Jalil, adding an 'h' that lengthens the look without changing the sense.

The added letter gives the name a distinctive form while keeping its rooted Arabic meaning intact.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jahlil is 'praised', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
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Variations

Jalil

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jahlil mean?

Jahlil is usually explained as meaning 'praised' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Jahlil?

It's commonly said jah-LEEL /dส’ษ‘.หˆlil/.

Is Jahlil a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jahlil is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jahlil?

In 2024, Jahlil ranked #2756 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.