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Suheyla

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Pronounced soo-HAY-lah /suˈheɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Turkish form of Suhaila — from the Arabic Suhayl (the star Canopus), hence 'a bright star'; also 'gentle; smooth; easy-going'Low

In 30 seconds: A bright star; gentle: Suheyla is Turkish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'soo-HAY-lah').
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Origin LowTurkish, Arabic
MeaningA Turkish form of Suhaila — from the Arabic Suhayl (the star Canopus), hence 'a bright star'; also 'gentle; smooth; easy-going'
U.S. rank (2025)#14721 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020082025

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

Suheyla is a Turkish form of Suhaila — from the Arabic Suhayl (the star Canopus), hence 'a bright star'; also 'gentle; smooth; easy-going'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'soo-HAY-lah').

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

Did you know? Suheyla comes from Suhayl (the star Canopus), hence 'a bright star' — also 'gentle; smooth' — a lyrical, celestial name (said 'soo-HAY-lah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Suhaila — Turkish/Arabic etymology

Variations

SuhailaSuheilaSuhayla

Nicknames

Suhi

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Dalila— echoes that soft -la sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suheyla mean?

Suheyla is a Turkish form of Suhaila — from Suhayl (the star Canopus), 'a bright star'; also 'gentle; smooth'.

How do you pronounce Suheyla?

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

Is Suheyla a boy or girl name?

Suheyla is a girl's name.

How popular is Suheyla?

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

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