Jalil

Jalil - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Jalil at a glance

Jalil is ranked #3536 among boy baby names in 2021, with 6 births in 2021. It peaked in 2000 at #1091 and first appeared on the charts in 1985.

Rank in 2021
#3536
Births in 2021
6
Peak year
2000 (#1091)
First appeared
1985
Trend
#1996 in 2016 → #3536 in 2021 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 251,100 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (2 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Jalil appeared on the charts for the first time in 1985 on position #2500. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jalil and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jalil? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jalil. The baby boy name Jalil was given to 6 baby boys in 2021, ranking #3536 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 251,100 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jalil peaked in popularity 26 years ago in 2000 on position 1091.



Famous with this name

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How would you rate Jalil, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (2 recent votes)


Jalil is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jalil is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #1,190 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,190.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jalil is where you live.


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Jalil origin and meaning

Jalil is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Jalil, pop culture references for the name Jalil and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jalil

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jalil, sorted by popularity.

Joel / Julio / Jaziel / Jaleel / Jewel / Jewell / Jael / Jasiel / Jahlil / Jahaziel /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20213536
20203483
20193943
20182828
20173058
20161996
20153089
20142891
20131915
20121922
20111417
20101615
20091520
20081574
20071448
20061514
20051226
20041298
20031502
20021216
20011164
20001091
19991236
19981455
19971169
19961235
19951285
19941308
19931527
19921288
19911230
19901859
19891383
19881497
19871431
19862049
19852500

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
North Carolina1190

Even more about Jalil


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jalil a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jalil?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
2000
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Jalil
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 251,100
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1985
2021 births +6

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