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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Halil — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Halie|Halim
ArabicBoy→ Stable

Halil

hah-LEEL · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12734 in 2020

Peak: #12734 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12734 in 2020

Peak: #12734 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152020

Rank #12734 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Halil scores lower overall — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicTurkishReligiousIslamic2-syllableClassicBoyMiddle EasternStrong cultural tradition
Character
loyal friendshipgentle compassionfaithful devotionpeaceful harmonysteadfast integrity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Halils

statesmanpoliticalprogressiveinfluentialadministrator
STRONG
High confidence

Halil is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Halil at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'friend' or 'beloved', widely used in Islamic cultures and Ottoman tradition.
Language root:Arabic · Turkish
Peak rank:#12734 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Halil İnönü
Turkish political figure
Halil Mutlu
Olympic weightlifter
Similar Sound
KhalilJalilKahlilHafizHasim
Similar Style
AmirKarimBashirNasirSamir
Works well with
Layla◈AishaFatimaKarimNasirLeila
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Halil · Overview
Summary

Halil is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Classic character
Halil carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
halil.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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