Kalila
Kalila first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2019, when 67 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kalila popular?
Rising Kalila has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 280 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 420 | |
| 2000s | 210 | |
| 1990s | 151 | |
| 1980s | 85 | |
| 1970s | 22 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kalila mean?
An Arabic feminine name linked to the root kh-l-l behind khalil 'close friend, companion, beloved'. Sources give both 'beloved/sweetheart' and 'dear friend'; the 'friend' sense is the more literal core, so treat 'beloved' as the affectionate extension.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kalila mean?
Kalila means Beloved, sweetheart. An Arabic feminine name linked to the root kh-l-l behind khalil 'close friend, companion, beloved'. Sources give both 'beloved/sweetheart' and 'dear friend'; the 'friend' sense is the more literal core, so treat 'beloved' as the affectionate extension.
What is the origin of the name Kalila?
Kalila is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Kalila?
Kalila is pronounced “kah-LEE-lah.”
Is Kalila a boy or a girl name?
Kalila is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Kalila a popular name right now?
Kalila has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Kalila?
In 2025, Kalila ranked #3120 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kalila most popular?
Kalila was most popular in 2019, when about 67 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Kalila?
Names similar to Kalila include Husna, Sadia, Bushra, Habiba, Lujain.
What names go well with Kalila?
arabic names that pair well with Kalila include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.