The nameKahil

Kahil is a recent boy's name, rising strongly in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

Its meaning is not settled. It is linked to Arabic names such as Kamil or Nahil.

Origin

Debated.

History

First found in France in 2003, Kahil rose very quickly and reached its highest level in the early 2020s, notably in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Popularity of the name Kahil

Kahil in France

337thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (230 births)
1,860babies named Kahil in France since 1900
0115230 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kahil was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 985 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Kahil. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Kahil in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 177 births a year on average, against 102 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kahil mean?

Its meaning is not settled. It is linked to Arabic names such as Kamil or Nahil.

What is the origin of the name Kahil?

Debated.

Is Kahil a girl's or a boy's name?

Kahil is a boy's name.