boy's name
Cemil
jeh-MEEL (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 155
Cemil is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Cemil is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1984, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cemil Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Cemil?
In 2020, Cemil was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cemil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cemil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cemil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cemil
- Turkish jeh-MEEL
Sibling Names for Cemil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cemil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cemil
Is Cemil a girl's or a boy's name?
Cemil is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cemil?
Cemil has 2 syllables.
When was Cemil most popular?
Cemil peaked in 1984, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.