The nameKahyl
Kahyl is a modern boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Uncertain
Meaning
A recent spelling linked to Khalil, "friend" in Arabic. Its exact origin is uncertain.
Origin
Uncertain, probably Arabic.
History
In France it is at its highest in the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Kahyl
Kahyl in France
575thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (85 births)
545babies named Kahyl in France since 1900
Kahyl was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 385 births over the decade, 71% of all recorded babies named Kahyl. Its rise began around 2013, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Kahyl in France were born before 2022, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 70 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
Kahyl in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kahyl mean?
A recent spelling linked to Khalil, "friend" in Arabic. Its exact origin is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Kahyl?
Uncertain, probably Arabic.
Is Kahyl a girl's or a boy's name?
Kahyl is a boy's name.