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Kahleel

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-LEEL /kɑːˈliːl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Khalil, 'friend; close companion; intimate friend' - a name of warmth and loyalty, borne by the poet Kahlil Gibran.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Kahleel is a form of Khalil, 'friend; close companion' (said 'kah-LEEL'). Loyal and gentle.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Khalil, 'friend; close companion; intimate friend' - a name of warmth and loyalty, borne by the poet Kahlil Gibran.
U.S. rank (2024)#11583 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 277

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619922024

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

Kahleel is a spelling of the Arabic Khalil, 'friend; intimate companion.' It reads warm and loyal, tied to the beloved poet Kahlil Gibran - rare in the U.S. (said 'kah-LEEL').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, warm, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Kahleel spells the Arabic Khalil, 'friend; close companion' - a name of warmth and loyalty, famously carried by the poet Kahlil Gibran (said 'kah-LEEL').
Overall data confidence 52%
References - Kahleel — Arabic Khalil; 'friend; companion'

Variations

KhalilKaleelKhaleel

Nicknames

KalLeel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kahleel mean?

Kahleel is a spelling of the Arabic Khalil, 'friend; close companion; intimate friend.'

How do you pronounce Kahleel?

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

Is Kahleel a boy or girl name?

Kahleel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kahleel?

Kahleel is a rare name in the U.S.

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