Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname from Irish."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Cahill is a name of Irish origin. It is the anglicised version of the Gaelic "Ó Cathail" meaning "descendant of Cathal".
Cahill is a name of Irish origin. It is the anglicised version of the Gaelic "Ó Cathail" meaning "descendant of Cathal".
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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Root element "Cahill" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname from Irish.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~16 people named Cahill in the US. Peaked in 2001 with 6 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Cahill is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 8.
Cahill is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 16 people in the United States are named Cahill. The name peaked in 2001 with 6 recorded uses.
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