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Rahil

♂ Boy

Pronounced rah-HEEL /rɑˈhil/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Arabic/Persian Rahil, 'a traveler, a journey' (from rahala, 'to journey'), and the Arabic form of Rachel, 'a ewe'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A traveler; a ewe: Rahil is variously Arabic 'a traveler' and the Arabic Rachel. Crisp, cultural, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'rah-HEEL').
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Origin LowArabic, Persian
MeaningVariously the Arabic/Persian Rahil, 'a traveler, a journey' (from rahala, 'to journey'), and the Arabic form of Rachel, 'a ewe'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6378 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 537

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419802024

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

Rahil comes variously from the Arabic/Persian rahil, 'a traveler, a journey' (from rahala, 'to journey'), and from the Arabic form of Rachel, 'a ewe' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Rah).

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Muslim families. Rare, a-traveler-or-a-ewe at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Rahil is variously 'a traveler, a journey' (Arabic/Persian rahala, 'to journey') and the Arabic form of Rachel, 'a ewe' — a crisp, cultural name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'rah-HEEL').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Rahil — routes layered

Variations

RaheelRachelRahel

Nicknames

Rah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rahil mean?

Rahil is variously Arabic/Persian 'a traveler' and the Arabic Rachel ('a ewe'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rahil?

It's said rah-HEEL /rɑˈhil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rahil a boy or girl name?

Rahil is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Rahil?

Rahil is a rare name in the U.S.

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