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Suhayla

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Pronounced soo-HY-lah /suˈhaɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic suhayla, 'smooth, gentle, easy' (the feminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus)Medium

In 30 seconds: Gentle and bright: Suhayla is Arabic for 'smooth, gentle' (and a bright star). Soft, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic suhayla, 'smooth, gentle, easy' (the feminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus)
U.S. rank (2025)#5085 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 439

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220012025

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

Suhayla comes from Arabic suhayla, 'smooth, gentle, easy' — the feminine of Suhayl, the name of the brilliant star Canopus (the second-brightest star in the night sky, a beloved guide for desert travelers). A soft, lyrical, celestial name across the Arab world (said 'soo-HY-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, gentle-and-a-bright-star at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Suhayla means 'smooth, gentle, easy' in Arabic — the feminine of Suhayl, the bright star Canopus (the second-brightest in the sky); a soft, lyrical celestial name (said 'soo-HY-lah').
Overall data confidence 78%
Arabic references — Suhayla — etymology

Variations

SuhailaSohailaSuhayla

Nicknames

Suha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suhayla mean?

Suhayla is Arabic for 'smooth, gentle, easy' — the feminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus.

How do you pronounce Suhayla?

It's said soo-HY-lah /suˈhaɪ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Suhayla a boy or girl name?

Suhayla is a girl's name.

How popular is Suhayla?

Suhayla is a rare name in the U.S.

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