UK boy's name
Suhayl
An Arabic name meaning "tiny plant" or "small white flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Suhayl is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Suhayl popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 11 births.
This profile covers 105 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 104 living people in the UK are called Suhayl. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Suhayl ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 11 boys were registered as Suhayl.
- • About 104 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suhayl as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
11 births
Estimated living
104
2026
Meaning
What does Suhayl mean?
The name Suhayl originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "sahil," which means "easy" or "smooth." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Arabian civilizations and the rise of Islam in the 7th century.
In Islamic tradition, Suhayl is one of the stars in the celestial sphere. It is also the name of a star in the constellation Scorpius, known as Gamma Scorpii. This star was significant in ancient Arabian astronomy and navigation, as it was used to guide travelers across the vast deserts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Suhayl is found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. The name is mentioned in the context of praising Allah's creation and the beauty of the night sky. This association with celestial bodies and divine teachings likely contributed to the name's popularity among Muslims.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Suhayl. One of the most famous was Suhayl ibn Amr (584-650 CE), a respected Arab leader and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah between the Prophet Muhammad and the Quraysh tribe of Mecca.
Another prominent figure was Suhayl al-Rumi (836-925 CE), a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial bodies.
In the literary realm, Suhayl Idris (1925-2008) was a celebrated Egyptian novelist and playwright known for his works exploring social and political themes in the Arab world.
The name Suhayl also has a rich cultural heritage in Spain, where it was introduced during the Moorish rule in the 8th to 15th centuries. One of the most notable Spanish figures with this name was Suhayl al-Ruayni (1034-1094), a prominent Islamic scholar and poet from Seville.
Finally, Suhayl Zahri (1936-2016) was a highly respected Pakistani linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Sindhi language and literature.
Through these examples, it is evident that the name Suhayl has held a significant place in various cultures and time periods, often associated with scholarship, astronomy, and literary achievements.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Suhayl over time
The chart below shows babies named Suhayl registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Suhayl, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suhayl by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suhayl 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 | #4358 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3935 | 25 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2789 | 50 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1921 | 23 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Suhayl
- Samuel 108,505
- 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
Suhayl: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suhayl in the UK right now?
In 2023, Suhayl was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Suhayl most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 11 babies registered as Suhayl in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suhayl?
An Arabic name meaning "tiny plant" or "small white flower".
How many people are called Suhayl in the UK?
A total of 105 babies have been registered as Suhayl across the 21 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.