Ahil

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-hil /ˈɑ.hɪl/High

Meaning: Single-a form of Aahil — glossed 'prince, great ruler'; classical attestation thinLow

In 30 seconds: The trimmer crown: Ahil carries the same 'prince' gloss as Aahil, minus one a. Royal in echo, minimalist in print.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningSingle-a form of Aahil — glossed 'prince, great ruler'; classical attestation thin

U.S. rank (2025)#4540 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 189

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ahil is the single-a form of Aahil — a modern Muslim name glossed 'prince, great ruler' (attestation thin, which we note). The lean spelling travels lighter.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, princely in gloss, and minimal.

Did you know? Ahil and Aahil are the same young royal in two scripts — the doubled vowel is rhythm, not meaning; both wear the glossed crown.

Overall data confidence 55%

Islamic name references — Ahil — gloss informal

Variations

AahilAheel

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ahil mean?

Ahil is glossed 'prince, great ruler', like its twin Aahil; attestation is thin, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Ahil?

It's said AH-hil /ˈɑ.hɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ahil a boy or girl name?

Ahil is a boy's name.

How popular is Ahil?

Ahil is a rare name in the U.S.