UK girl's name
Suheila
A feminine Arabic name meaning "bright star" or "beautiful one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Suheila is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Suheila popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. 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.
Suheila is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Suheila. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Suheila ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 girls were registered as Suheila.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suheila as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Suheila mean?
The name Suheila has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "suhail," which means "brilliant star" or "star of good fortune." This name is also associated with the bright star Canopus, which is one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
The name Suheila can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was first recorded in ancient Arabic texts and literature. It was a popular name among the Arab tribes of the Arabian Peninsula, who held a deep reverence for the stars and celestial bodies.
One of the earliest historical references to the name Suheila can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In the Quran, the word "suhail" is mentioned in the context of describing the celestial bodies and their significance in the Islamic faith.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Suheila. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Suheila bint Abi Umayyah (c. 630 CE), a prominent Arab poet and literary figure during the early Islamic period.
Another famous Suheila was Suheila al-Nuri (1124-1201 CE), a renowned female poet and scholar from Andalusia, who was highly praised for her contributions to Arabic literature and poetry.
In the 13th century, there was Suheila al-Baghdadi (c. 1220-1285 CE), a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad, who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and the study of celestial bodies.
In the modern era, one notable figure with the name Suheila was Suheila Gervalli (1903-1977), an Albanian actress and pioneer of the Albanian theater scene, who played a crucial role in the development of Albanian performing arts.
Another prominent Suheila was Suheila Hammad (1924-2019), a Palestinian writer and poet, who was renowned for her literary works that explored themes of national identity, resistance, and the Palestinian struggle.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Suheila, a name steeped in the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world and its deep appreciation for the celestial realm.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Suheila by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suheila 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Suheila: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suheila in the UK right now?
In 2019, Suheila was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Suheila most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Suheila in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suheila?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "bright star" or "beautiful one".
How many people are called Suheila in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Suheila across the 1 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.