Declining since 2020.
Popularity of Caleel since 1996
Babies named Caleel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Caleel is a modern English variant of the Arabic name Khalil, meaning 'friend'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996, but has never entered the top 1000 names. Its peak year came in 2019, though usage has been declining since 2020. The name remains relatively rare, with its popularity concentrated in a handful of states, though none stand out significantly. Caleel offers a contemporary spelling of a name with deep roots in Islamic tradition, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both familiar and distinctive.
Caleel is a modern English spelling variant of the Arabic name Khalil, which derives from the Arabic word 'khalil' meaning 'friend' or 'companion'. The name Khalil appears in Islamic tradition as an epithet of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who is known as 'Khalilullah' (Friend of God). In the United States, the spelling Caleel emerged in the late 20th century, gaining modest use from the 1990s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cal, Lee
Sibling names for Caleel
Names that share Caleel's style, for a brother or sister.
