UK boy's name
Sahil
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "shore" or "boundary".
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.
Sahil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sahil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 118 births.
This profile covers 1,627 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 8% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,621 living people in the UK are called Sahil. 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
- • Sahil ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 118 boys were registered as Sahil.
- • Sahil ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
- • About 1,621 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sahil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2005
118 births
Estimated living
1,621
2026
Meaning
What does Sahil mean?
The name Sahil originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "sahil," which means "shore" or "coast." This suggests that the name may have been associated with people who lived near the coastline or by the sea.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Sahil can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a descriptive term for geographical locations or as a name for individuals. However, the exact time period or specific texts in which the name first appeared are not definitively known.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Sahil was a famous Indian poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. Sahil Darvesh was a renowned Sufi poet from the Delhi Sultanate, known for his mystical and spiritual poetry. His works played a significant role in the development of Persian literature in South Asia.
Another notable figure with the name Sahil was Sahil Banarasi, a renowned Indian musician and composer from the 18th century. He was a master of the sitar and contributed greatly to the development of Hindustani classical music during his time.
In the 20th century, Sahil Karim was a prominent Pakistani diplomat and statesman who served as the country's Foreign Minister from 1977 to 1982. He played a crucial role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during a turbulent period in the region's history.
Sahil Kazmi was an Indian film actor and director who rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s. He appeared in numerous Bollywood films and is remembered for his versatile acting skills and contributions to Indian cinema.
Sahil Sharma was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Delhi and represented India in the Under-19 World Cup in 2010. Despite his promising talent, his career was cut short due to injuries, but he remains a recognizable name in Indian cricketing circles.
While the name Sahil has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and has been used throughout history, it has also gained popularity in modern times, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries. However, this report focuses solely on the historical significance and origins of the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sahil over time
The chart below shows babies named Sahil 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 Sahil, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 118 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sahil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sahil 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 | #1243 | 128 | 5 |
| 2010s | #673 | 554 | 10 |
| 2000s | #374 | 828 | 10 |
| 1990s | #626 | 117 | 4 |
Geography
Where Sahil is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Sahil. 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.
Sahil ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
Across the UK
Sahil in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#707 in 2016
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
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- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sahil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sahil in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sahil was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Sahil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 118 babies registered as Sahil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sahil?
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "shore" or "boundary".
How many people are called Sahil in the UK?
A total of 1,627 babies have been registered as Sahil across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Sahil most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Sahil ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #707 in 2016. 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.