How Many People Are Named Suhail?

Complete statistics for the name Suhail: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Suhail
Very Rare
Arabic

Suhail means 'star' in Arabic, making it a celestial choice. Only 391 people named Suhail live in the US today, which means 1 in 843,749 Americans share this rare name. It's a rising star, with 74% under 30, marking it as a genuinely modern name.

~495
Living in US
1 in 669,595
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Star
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Stellar Hopeful Ambitious
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

167,344
Worldwide Bearers
#6,289
Global Rank
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
30,019
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
27,859
🇮🇳 India
26,195
🇵🇰 Pakistan
18,653
🇴🇲 Oman
9,431
🇮🇶 Iraq
7,450
🇸🇾 Syria
6,182
🇰🇼 Kuwait
4,531
🇱🇧 Lebanon
4,404
🇸🇩 Sudan
4,165

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
367 (94%)
♀ Female
24 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
296
Would be under 30 (74%)
103
Would be 30–60 (26%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 399 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Suhail Through the Generations

Suhail's journey through the generations shows a steady rise, peaking in 2024 with 22 births. Today, 391 people named Suhail call the US home, with most under 30 years old. This young demographic skews the average age to just 20, highlighting its status as a name for the new generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 7
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Suhail

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Suhail's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Suhail

How Many People Have the Name Suhail?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 495 people in the United States currently share the name Suhail. That works out to roughly 1 in every 669,595 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Suhail a Common or Rare Name?

Suhail is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Suhail Mean?

Suhail means "star" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Suhail in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Suhail Most Popular?

The name Suhail reached peak popularity in 2024, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Suhail?

Approximately 495 people named Suhail live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 495. That works out to roughly 1 in 669,595 Americans.

Is Suhail a rare name?

Suhail is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 669,595 Americans has this name.

What does the name Suhail mean?

Suhail means "star" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Suhail more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Suhail are male and 6% are female.

When was Suhail most popular?

Suhail peaked in 2024 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US495
All-Time Births495
1 in X1 in 669,595
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2024
World Rank#6,289
Male %94%
Female %6%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.