Jhalil is of Arabic origin, meaning "majestic" or "splendid". It is a variant spelling of the name Khalil, which is derived from the Arabic word khalīl, meaning "friend" or "eternal". In Islamic tradition, Jhalil is often associated with Prophet Muhammad's title as-Rahman al-Rahim (the Most Merciful), as it sounds similar to Rahman, one of Allah's 99 names.
"The name Jhalil experienced a notable increase in popularity over the years, with a steady rise from 7 births in 1988 to a peak of 26 births in 2017. The name has maintained consistent popularity since then, with an average of around 20 births per year between 2018 and 2023."