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Suhail

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Pronounced soo-HAYL /suˈheɪl/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Suhail — the bright star Canopus; also 'gentle, easy, smooth'Medium

In 30 seconds: A bright star: Suhail is Arabic for the star Canopus — and 'gentle, easy'. Luminous, soft, and warm.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Suhail — the bright star Canopus; also 'gentle, easy, smooth'

U.S. rank (2025)#8164 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 384

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

Suhail comes from Arabic Suhail — the bright star Canopus (a beloved navigational star) — and 'gentle, easy, smooth'. A luminous, soft name across the Arab world.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and South Asian families. Rare, the-star-Canopus at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Suhail is the Arabic name for Canopus, the second-brightest star in the night sky — and means 'gentle, easy'; a luminous, soft name.

Overall data confidence 80%

Arabic references — Suhail — etymology

Variations

SohailSuhaylSohel

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suhail mean?

Suhail is Arabic for the star Canopus, and 'gentle, easy'.

How do you pronounce Suhail?

It's said soo-HAYL /suˈheɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Suhail a boy or girl name?

Suhail is a boy's name.

How popular is Suhail?

Suhail is a rare name in the U.S.