Friend or companion; also slender or small
Kahil is primarily an Arabic name meaning 'friend' or 'companion'. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Turkish and Arabic roots for 'slender' or 'youthful'. It is often confused with the more common Khalil, but remains a distinct, rarer choice.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Kahil in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
