Declining since 2016, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Aahil since 2000
Babies named Aahil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 546 |
| 2020s | 243 |
Meaning & origin
Aahil entered U.S. naming records in 2000, a relatively recent arrival compared to many established Arabic names. It reached its peak popularity in 2016, and since then its rank has been gradually falling, sitting at 3,181 in 2025. The name is most common in New York, reflecting its appeal among families with Arabic heritage. Despite its concise sound, Aahil carries a strong meaning of nobility, appealing to parents who want a name with cultural depth and a regal connotation. Its rarity ensures a distinctive choice without straying into unfamiliarity.
Aahil is an Arabic name meaning 'king' or 'great ruler.' It shares a root with the more common Aali, which also denotes high status or nobility. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, though it has gained broader recognition in Western countries only in the 21st century.
Where Aahil is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aahil” around the world
Where Aahil lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aahi, Heel
Variants: Ahel, Aheil
Sibling names for Aahil
Names that share Aahil's style, for a brother or sister.
