Great, exalted, or majestic
Derived from the Arabic root J-L-L, Jalil is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition (Al-Jalil). It signifies greatness, loftiness, and majesty, often used to describe someone of high status or noble character.
Less common today
Jalil isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,205 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French actor and director
American professional soccer player
Iranian fighter pilot and ace during the Iran-Iraq War
A character in the novel and film 'The Kite Runner' · The Kite Runner
