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Saahil

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAH-hil /ˈsɑ.hɪl/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Sahil — from the Arabic/Hindi, 'the shore; the seaside/riverbank'; also read as 'a guide/leader'Low

In 30 seconds: The shore; the seaside; a guide: Saahil spells Sahil. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-hil').
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Origin LowArabic, Hindi
MeaningA form/spelling of Sahil — from the Arabic/Hindi, 'the shore; the seaside/riverbank'; also read as 'a guide/leader'
U.S. rank (2024)#8809 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 382

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519902024

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

Saahil is a form/spelling of Sahil — from the Arabic/Hindi, 'the shore; the seaside/riverbank'; also read as 'a guide/leader'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'SAH-hil').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare in this form, the-shore at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sahil means 'the shore; the seaside/riverbank' in Arabic/Hindi (also 'a guide') — Saahil is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'SAH-hil').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Sahil — Arabic/Hindi etymology

Variations

SahilSahelSaahel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saahil mean?

Saahil is a form of Sahil — Arabic/Hindi 'the shore; the seaside' (also 'a guide').

How do you pronounce Saahil?

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

Is Saahil a boy or girl name?

Saahil is a boy's name.

How popular is Saahil?

Saahil is a very rare name in the U.S.

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