Suhail
From Arabic سُهَيْل (suhayl, “glorious”).
Every Suhail since 1975 — 409 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Suhail
Suhail is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,164 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 409 American babies have been named Suhail — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Suhail stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Suhail year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #8,164 |
| 2024 | — | — | 22 | #4,682 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,244 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,433 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,580 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,641 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #7,117 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,952 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #6,032 |
| 2016 | — | — | 19 | #5,104 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,631 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,488 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,675 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,612 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,671 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,443 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,386 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,633 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #8,082 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,632 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #13,096 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,808 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,464 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,341 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,211 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,106 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #10,128 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,995 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,432 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,960 | 5 | #7,173 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,376 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suhail mean?
From Arabic سُهَيْل (suhayl, “glorious”).
How popular is the name Suhail in 2025?
Suhail ranked #8,164 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Suhail?
409 babies have been named Suhail in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Suhail most popular?
Suhail peaked in 2024, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Suhail a boy or girl name?
Suhail is used for both: about 6% of babies named Suhail have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Suhail rising or falling?
Suhail is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.