Boy · #6,084 in 2026

Cahlil

Name: Popularity of the name Cahlil in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cahlil, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,084

Peak Rank

#5,535 (2015)

Total Babies

266

5-Yr Trend

+7%

1995

First Year

2026

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#5535

Peak Rank

266

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cahlil

Cahlil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 15 Cahlils were born — ranking #5,746 that year. As of 2026, Cahlil ranks #6,084 for baby boys with 14 births, gradually rising (+7%). In total, more than 266 Cahlils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Cahlil

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cahlil is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Khalil
Kalil
Kalal
Colling
Kolling
Kaleel
Colville
Kalisz
Calling
Cowling
Cowell
Kala

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cahlil

What does the name Cahlil mean?

Cahlil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cahlil in 2026?

In 2026, Cahlil ranks #6,084 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Cahlil most popular?

Cahlil reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #5,535 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Cahlil a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cahlil is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cahlil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cahlil include Shukri, Darragh, Deontez. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cahlil

Cahlil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 266 births in the dataset. Cahlil's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #5,535. Use the chart and map above to compare Cahlil's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.