Jalil
- Pronunciation
- [Ja-lil]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Great; Revered
- Origin
- Arabic
Jalil Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,880 baby boys have been named Jalil. The name peaked in 2000 with 113 US births that year (rank #1202). In 2024, ranked #4348 nationally — 3,146 places below its 2000 peak.
Top States for Jalil
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jalil births are: New York (265), Pennsylvania (256), New Jersey (249).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Jalil
If you like Jalil's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Jalil's exact length and starting letter: Jaana, Jabin, Jabir, Jacan, Jacee.
Quick Facts About Jalil
Where in the US Is Jalil Most Popular?
Average boy-name rank within each state across 2007–2016 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's boys-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Jalil the strongest states are Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey.
Strongest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | #611 | 38 |
| 2 | Virginia | #743 | 33 |
| 3 | New Jersey | #767 | 39 |
| 4 | North Carolina | #785 | 35 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | #831 | 70 |
Weakest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | #831 | 70 |
| 2 | North Carolina | #785 | 35 |
| 3 | New Jersey | #767 | 39 |
| 4 | Virginia | #743 | 33 |
| 5 | Maryland | #611 | 38 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2007–2016. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Jalil in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Famous People Named Jalil
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Jalil.
- Jalil Mammadguluzadeh was a famous Azerbaijani writer and satirist.
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Compare Jalil to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Jalil against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).