UK boy's name
Henil
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "ruler" or "master".
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.
Henil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Henil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 7 births.
This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 11 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Henil. 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
- • Henil ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 7 boys were registered as Henil.
- • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Henil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
7 births
Estimated living
46
2026
Meaning
What does Henil mean?
The name Henil is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. Henil is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "heni" meaning "praise" and "la" meaning "to receive or take," giving it the meaning of "one who receives praise."
The name Henil was widely used in ancient Indian texts and scriptures, particularly in Hindu religious texts such as the Vedas and the Puranas. It was often associated with individuals who were highly respected or praised for their achievements or virtues.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Henil can be traced back to the 5th century CE, when it was mentioned in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this text, Henil was the name of a warrior who fought bravely in the legendary Kurukshetra war.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Henil. One of the most famous was Henil Samant, a renowned 12th-century Indian poet and scholar from the Konkan region of present-day Maharashtra, India. He was celebrated for his works in Marathi literature and his contributions to the Bhakti movement.
Another noteworthy figure was Henil Vaidya, a 16th-century Ayurvedic physician and scholar from Gujarat, India. He was renowned for his expertise in traditional Indian medicine and is credited with writing several influential texts on Ayurvedic practices.
In the 18th century, Henil Sarkar was a prominent Bengali poet and playwright who made significant contributions to the literary renaissance in Bengal. His works explored themes of love, devotion, and social commentary, earning him widespread recognition and acclaim.
Moving forward to the 20th century, Henil Desai was an influential Indian politician and social reformer from Gujarat. He played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly towards the upliftment of underprivileged communities.
Lastly, Henil Patel, a contemporary Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist, has made significant contributions to various charitable causes, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Henil over time
The chart below shows babies named Henil 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 Henil, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Henil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Henil 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 | #4468 | 14 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3738 | 32 | 7 |
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Names similar to Henil
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Henil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Henil in the UK right now?
In 2024, Henil was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Henil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 7 babies registered as Henil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Henil?
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "ruler" or "master".
How many people are called Henil in the UK?
A total of 46 babies have been registered as Henil across the 11 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.