Suhail
Suhail first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2024, when 22 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Suhail popular?
Steady Suhail has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 118 | |
| 2000s | 88 | |
| 1990s | 75 | |
| 1980s | 22 | |
| 1970s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Suhail mean?
Suhayl is the Arabic name of the star Canopus, the second-brightest star in the night sky and prominent in classical Arab astronomy and navigation. A diminutive linked to the root s-h-l ('smooth, gentle, easy'). Also spelled Sohail, Soheil.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suhail mean?
Suhail means the star Canopus. Suhayl is the Arabic name of the star Canopus, the second-brightest star in the night sky and prominent in classical Arab astronomy and navigation. A diminutive linked to the root s-h-l ('smooth, gentle, easy'). Also spelled Sohail, Soheil.
What is the origin of the name Suhail?
Suhail is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Suhail?
Suhail is pronounced “su-HAYL.”
Is Suhail a boy or a girl name?
Suhail is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Suhail a popular name right now?
Suhail has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Suhail?
In 2025, Suhail ranked #8164 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Suhail most popular?
Suhail was most popular in 2024, when about 22 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Suhail?
Names similar to Suhail include Badr, Rigel, Najm, Habib, Ataullah.
What names go well with Suhail?
arabic names that pair well with Suhail include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.