Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Fadil

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

Fazl is an Arabic word meaning grace or virtue. It may also be transliterated as Fadl, or with the addition of an extra vowel. It is used as a given name, and also as a constituent of several compound names. Examples are:

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#7,560 (2014)

Total Babies

145

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#7560

Peak Rank

145

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Fadil

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Fadil

Fadil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 10 Fadils were born — ranking #7,560 that year. As of 2026, Fadil ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 145 Fadils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Fadil

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

Faddle
Fadel
Fadl
Fiddle
Fuddle
Fedele
Fidl
Fidel
Fidele
Fatal
Fetal
Fatale

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fadil

What does the name Fadil mean?

How popular is Fadil in 2026?

In 2026, Fadil ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Fadil most popular?

Fadil reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #7,560 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Fadil a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Fadil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fadil include Orr, Mckenley, Cassel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Fadil

Fadil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 145 births in the dataset. Fadil's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #7,560. Use the chart and map above to compare Fadil'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.