boy's name
Kapil
KUH-pil (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 166
Kapil is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1984, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kapil Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Kapil?
In 2013, Kapil was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kapil Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kapil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kapil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kapil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kapil
- Hindi KUH-pil
Sibling Names for Kapil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kapil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kapil
How popular is the name Kapil?
In 2013, Kapil was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kapil a girl's or a boy's name?
Kapil is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kapil?
Kapil has 2 syllables.
When was Kapil most popular?
Kapil peaked in 1984, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.