Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Kahleel

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#3,404 (1996)

Total Babies

277

5-Yr Trend

-4%

1992

First Year

2024

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#3404

Peak Rank

277

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kahleel

Kahleel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 20 Kahleels were born — ranking #3,404 that year. As of 2026, Kahleel ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, holding steady (-4%). In total, more than 277 Kahleels 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+

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Names that sound like Kahleel

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

Kaleel
Cali
Collie
Kali
Colly
Khalil
Colley
Kalil
Calia
Calio
Kalal
Kolli

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kahleel

What does the name Kahleel mean?

Kahleel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kahleel in 2026?

In 2026, Kahleel ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kahleel most popular?

Kahleel reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #3,404 that year with 20 babies given the name.

Is Kahleel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kahleel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kahleel include Mohit, Neiman, Jourdain. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kahleel

Kahleel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 277 births in the dataset. Kahleel's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #3,404. Use the chart and map above to compare Kahleel'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.