UK boy's name
Ahil
An Indian masculine name meaning 'lion', symbolizing strength and power.
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.
Ahil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ahil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #826, with 39 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 44 births.
This profile covers 224 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 89% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 223 living people in the UK are called Ahil. 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
- • Ahil ranked #826 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 39 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 44 boys were registered as Ahil.
- • About 223 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ahil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#826
2024
Births in 2024
39
Latest year
Peak year
2023
44 births
Estimated living
223
2026
Meaning
What does Ahil mean?
The name Ahil is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ahi," which means "snake" or "serpent." This suggests that the name may have held some significance or association with snakes in ancient Indian culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ahil can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, composed around the 3rd century BCE. In the epic, Ahil is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought in the great Kurukshetra War.
The name Ahil also appears in various Hindu religious texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads, although the specific references and contexts vary. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been associated with certain deities or mythological figures related to snakes or serpents in Hindu mythology.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ahil. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ahil Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military commander who lived in the 17th century CE. He played a significant role in the Mughal Empire's expansion and consolidation of power during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb.
Another notable figure was Ahil Abdalrahman Jami, a Persian poet and scholar who lived from 1414 to 1492 CE. He was a prominent figure in the literary and spiritual circles of his time and is renowned for his works, including the poetic collection "Haft Awrang" (Seven Thrones).
In more recent times, Ahil Mukherjee was an Indian independence activist and politician who lived from 1890 to 1967. He played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the country's constitution.
Ahil Irani was a prominent Indian actor and filmmaker who lived from 1929 to 2004. He is best known for his contributions to the Bollywood film industry, where he acted in and directed several popular movies.
Ahil Vedadi was an Iranian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century CE. He is credited with significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and trigonometry.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Ahil throughout history, showcasing the name's diverse cultural and historical significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ahil over time
The chart below shows babies named Ahil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Ahil, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 39 births in 2024, compared with 44 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ahil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ahil 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 | #1106 | 147 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3222 | 77 | 10 |
Related
Names similar to Ahil
- 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
Ahil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ahil in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ahil was ranked #826 for boys in England and Wales, with 39 births registered.
When was Ahil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 44 babies registered as Ahil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ahil?
An Indian masculine name meaning 'lion', symbolizing strength and power.
How many people are called Ahil in the UK?
A total of 224 babies have been registered as Ahil across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.