UK boy's name
Sahal
An Arabic name meaning smooth, easy, or level.
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.
Sahal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sahal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 8 births.
This profile covers 101 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 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 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 100 living people in the UK are called Sahal. 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
- • Sahal ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 8 boys were registered as Sahal.
- • About 100 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sahal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2016
8 births
Estimated living
100
2026
Meaning
What does Sahal mean?
The name Sahal originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "sahl," which means "easy" or "smooth." The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when the Arabic language and culture spread across the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sahal can be found in the writings of Arab scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals who possessed a calm and composed demeanor or those who excelled in fields that required patience and perseverance.
In the realm of Islamic history, the name Sahal is mentioned in connection with several notable figures. One such individual was Sahal ibn Abd al-Aziz, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence and his teachings on various aspects of Islamic law.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Sahal was Sahal al-Tustari, a celebrated Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. His spiritual writings and poetry had a profound impact on the Sufi tradition and continue to inspire mystics and seekers of spiritual enlightenment to this day.
In the field of science and mathematics, the name Sahal is closely associated with Sahal ibn Bishr, an influential Persian astronomer and mathematician from the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the advancement of astronomy and the development of trigonometry, including the establishment of the first university in Baghdad.
Moving forward in history, the name Sahal gained prominence in various parts of the world. One notable figure was Sahal al-Din al-Ayyubi, a 12th-century Kurdish military leader and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and North Africa. He is renowned for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to defend Islamic territories.
In more recent times, the name Sahal has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields. Sahal Kaushik, an Indian actor and filmmaker born in 1985, has gained recognition for his work in both Bollywood and independent cinema. Sahal Mahir, a professional football player from Bangladesh born in 1992, has represented his country in international competitions and played for various clubs.
While these examples highlight the historical and cultural significance of the name Sahal, it is important to note that names can transcend their origins and take on new meanings and connotations as they are adopted by different cultures and societies throughout the ages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sahal over time
The chart below shows babies named Sahal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Sahal, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sahal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sahal 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 | #3536 | 27 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3418 | 37 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3594 | 25 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2400 | 12 | 3 |
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- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sahal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sahal in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sahal was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Sahal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 8 babies registered as Sahal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sahal?
An Arabic name meaning smooth, easy, or level.
How many people are called Sahal in the UK?
A total of 101 babies have been registered as Sahal across the 22 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.