Jahlil
Boy name · #2591 in 2025 · Uniqueness 88/100
In 2025, 51 baby boys were named Jahlil, placing it at #2591 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1514, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 35,294 boys born in 2025 was named Jahlil.
Babies named Jahlil per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 39-year story
Jahlil first appears in the Social Security records in 1986, when 13 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 112 boys were named Jahlil — good for #1515 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jahlil against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jahlil in class?
Jahlil scores 88 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Jahlil will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jahlil is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jahlil is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jahlils were FL (6), VA (6), TX (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jahlil
Statistically, parents drawn to Jahlil tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jibril, Mikail, Jalil, Nabil, and Kahlil.
JibrilMikailJalilNabilKahlilMikhailJanielJariel
Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jahlil | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #2572 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2750 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2188 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2191 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2060 |
| 2020 | 95 | #1673 |
| 2019 | 91 | #1723 |
| 2018 | 98 | #1648 |
| 2017 | 98 | #1623 |
| 2016 | 112 | #1515 |
| 2015 | 109 | #1514 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1979 |
| 2013 | 82 | #1763 |
| 2012 | 79 | #1849 |
| 2011 | 71 | #1947 |
| 2010 | 79 | #1834 |
| 2009 | 76 | #1889 |
| 2008 | 77 | #1874 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2337 |
| 2006 | 55 | #2285 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2008 |
| 2004 | 78 | #1653 |
| 2003 | 67 | #1781 |
| 2002 | 73 | #1636 |
| 2001 | 67 | #1710 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jahlil a popular boy name?
Jahlil ranked #2591 among boys in 2025 with 51 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1514.
When was the name Jahlil most popular?
Jahlil peaked in 2016, when 112 American boys received the name (ranked #1515 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jahlil?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 35,294 newborn American boys was named Jahlil. It scores 88/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.