Jalil
Meaningmajestic, exalted · Arabic
Jalil is an Arabic boy name meaning “majestic, exalted”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Jalil has the name Ali hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jalil would score 12 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJalil peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Jalil you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jalil would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 58,824 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJalil first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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About the name Jalil
Jalil is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “majestic, exalted”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Jalil
What does the name Jalil mean?
Jalil means “majestic, exalted” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Augustin (“venerable, majestic”).
What is the origin of the name Jalil?
Jalil is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Jalil a boy or girl name?
Jalil is a boy name. In 2025, 29 US boys were named Jalil.
How popular is the name Jalil?
Jalil ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2000, when it reached #1,196. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,590 places.
What names are similar to Jalil?
If you like Jalil, you might also like Augustin.
What should I know before naming my baby Jalil?
Jalil is an Arabic boy name meaning “majestic, exalted”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.