Darling, beloved, or sweetheart
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'dearly loved' or 'sweetheart.' It is the feminine form of Khalil and is famously associated with the ancient collection of fables 'Kalila and Dimna.'
Less common today
Kalilah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,681 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Actress and former wife of boxer Muhammad Ali
A jackal character in the ancient Sanskrit and Arabic fables · Kalila and Dimna
