Suhaila

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Suhaila Pronunciation

Suhaila is pronounced soo-HY-lah /suˈhaɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Suhail — from Arabic, 'gentle; smooth; easy'; also the name of the bright star Suhail (Canopus)Low

In 30 seconds: Gentle; smooth; the star Canopus: Suhaila is Arabic. Lyrical, celestial, and warm (said 'soo-HY-lah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA feminine of Suhail — from Arabic, 'gentle; smooth; easy'; also the name of the bright star Suhail (Canopus)

U.S. rank (2024)#7526 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 265

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Suhaila is a feminine of Suhail — from Arabic, 'gentle; smooth; easy'; it is also the name of the bright star Suhail (Canopus). A lyrical, celestial name (said 'soo-HY-lah'; nickname Suha).

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

Did you know? Suhail means 'gentle; smooth; easy' in Arabic — and is also the name of the bright star Suhail (Canopus) — Suhaila is its feminine form, lyrical and celestial (said 'soo-HY-lah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Suhaila — Arabic etymology

Variations

SuhaylaSohailaSuhana

Nicknames

Suha

Themes & Styles

Arabic Muslim Celestial-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Suhaila?

Suhaila is pronounced soo-HY-lah (/suˈhaɪ.lə/). Press play above to hear Suhaila said aloud.

How do you say Suhaila?

Suhaila is said soo-HY-lah (/suˈhaɪ.lə/). Press play above to hear Suhaila said aloud.

What does the name Suhaila mean?

Suhaila is a feminine of Suhail — Arabic 'gentle; smooth'; also the star Suhail (Canopus).

Is Suhaila a boy or girl name?

Suhaila is a girl's name.

How popular is Suhaila?

Suhaila is a rare name in the U.S.