NAME PROFILE
Kalil
Originating from Old English, it translates to 'white man,' referring to someone with fair hair or skin, or a 'dweller by the white stones.' This name carries an aura of wisdom and a luminous spirit, often associated with those who possess a creative mind and a gentle, observant nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,325 |
| Gender | Male (22% / 78%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1992 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 29%GA — 26%NC — 18%PA — 15%CA — 12%
Notable People
Walt Whitman (Poet, Leaves of Grass) · Meg Whitman (Business Executive, eBay) · Slim Whitman (Country Musician, Rose Marie) · Stuart Whitman (Actor, The Mark) · Robert Whitman (Visual Artist, Performance Art)
Nicknames & Diminutives
WhittWhit
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