Declining since 2018, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Minahil since 1997
Babies named Minahil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 204 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Minahil entered U.S. birth records in 1997, a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. Its rank of 13,208 in 2025 reflects modest usage, with roughly 1 in every 267,878 babies receiving the name, indicating it is a rare choice. The name's popularity peaked in 2019, after which it has trended downward, as seen in its falling trajectory since 2018. While no top states are recorded for Minahil, it is most common among families of South Asian or Middle Eastern heritage. The name's etymology remains uncertain, but it is widely embraced in Muslim communities.
Minahil is a name of debated etymology, often considered a variant of the Arabic name Manahil, which may be derived from the Arabic word 'manhal', meaning 'a place where water is drunk' or 'a spring'. It has gained usage in South Asia and among Muslim communities globally, particularly since the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mina, Nahi, Mili
Variants: Manahil, Minahel
Sibling names for Minahil
Names that share Minahil's style, for a brother or sister.
