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Suhailah

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Pronounced soo-HAY-lah /suːˈheɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of the Arabic Suhail, the bright star Canopus, linked to 'gentle; smooth; level.' A luminous, gentle name.Low

In 30 seconds: A starlit Arabic name: Suhailah means 'gentle, smooth,' from the star Canopus (said 'soo-HAY-lah'). Soft and luminous.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA feminine form of the Arabic Suhail, the bright star Canopus, linked to 'gentle; smooth; level.' A luminous, gentle name.
U.S. rank (2023)#17311 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 126

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920002023

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

Suhailah comes from Suhail (the star Canopus) and 'gentle; smooth' in Arabic. It reads starlit and rare in the U.S. (said 'soo-HAY-lah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, luminous, and gentle.

Did you know? Suhailah is a feminine form of Suhail - the Arabic name of the bright star Canopus - linked to 'gentle; smooth,' a soft, luminous name (said 'soo-HAY-lah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Suhailah — Arabic Suhail/Canopus; 'gentle, smooth'

Variations

SuhailaSohailaSuhayla

Nicknames

SuhaLayla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suhailah mean?

Suhailah is Arabic, a feminine form of Suhail (the star Canopus), linked to 'gentle; smooth.'

How do you pronounce Suhailah?

It's said soo-HAY-lah /suːˈheɪ.lə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Suhailah a boy or girl name?

Suhailah is a girl's name.

How popular is Suhailah?

Suhailah is a rare name in the U.S.

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