UK boy's name
Aahil
Of Arabic origin, meaning "gentle" or "mild-mannered.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aahil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aahil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #464, with 86 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 109 births.
This profile covers 1,321 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 79% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,335 living people in the UK are called Aahil. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aahil ranked #464 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 86 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 109 boys were registered as Aahil.
- • Aahil ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #619 in 2024.
- • About 1,335 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aahil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#464
2024
Births in 2024
86
Latest year
Peak year
2019
109 births
Estimated living
1,335
2026
Meaning
What does Aahil mean?
The name Aahil is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "Ahl," meaning "family" or "people." It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries in various parts of the Middle East and South Asia.
Aahil's roots can be traced back to the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Arabian Peninsula. Its earliest recorded use dates back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. The name is mentioned in several ancient Arabic manuscripts and texts, reflecting its historical significance.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Aahil was Aahil ibn Abi Talib, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century AD. He was known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and his interpretations of the Quran.
Another notable figure was Aahil al-Nahwi, a renowned grammarian and linguist who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the development of Arabic grammar and syntax, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
In the 12th century, Aahil ibn al-Athir was a prominent Arab historian and author. He is best known for his comprehensive historical work, "Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh" (The Complete History), which covers the history of the world from the creation until the year 1231 AD.
During the 14th century, Aahil al-Dimashqi was a renowned Syrian scholar and traveler. He authored several books on geography and travel, including his famous work "Nukhbat al-Dahr fi 'Aja'ib al-Barr wa al-Bahr" (The Cream of the Age Concerning the Marvels of the Land and the Sea).
In the 16th century, Aahil al-Ghazzi was a prominent Arab historian and scholar from Damascus. He is best known for his comprehensive historical work, "Al-Kawakib al-Sa'irah bi A'yan al-Mi'ah al-'Ashirah" (The Wandering Stars in the Lives of the Tenth Century), which provides biographical accounts of notable individuals from the 10th century.
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who bore the name Aahil, reflecting its long-standing tradition and cultural significance in the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aahil over time
The chart below shows babies named Aahil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aahil, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 86 births in 2024, compared with 109 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aahil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aahil was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #448 | 449 | 5 |
| 2010s | #534 | 794 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1904 | 78 | 6 |
Geography
Where Aahil is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aahil. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aahil ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #619 in 2024.
Across the UK
Aahil in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#619 in 2024
5 years of NRS records, 22 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aahil
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aahil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aahil in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aahil was ranked #464 for boys in England and Wales, with 86 births registered.
When was Aahil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 109 babies registered as Aahil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aahil?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "gentle" or "mild-mannered.".
How many people are called Aahil in the UK?
A total of 1,321 babies have been registered as Aahil across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 22 more in Scotland.
Where is Aahil most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aahil ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #619 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.