Holding steady, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Sohail since 1975
Babies named Sohail per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Sohail first appeared on U.S. records in 1975 and saw its peak in 2017. While it remains relatively uncommon, with a 2025 rank of 6143 and a frequency of 1 in 122,005, the name has shown steady usage. It is most popular in Texas, the top state for this name. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent years, indicating a modest but consistent presence.
Sohail is a name of Arabic origin, popular across the Muslim world. It is often associated with the star Suhail (Canopus), which has been used for navigation. The name gained visibility in South Asia and has been in use since the mid-20th century.
Where Sohail is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sohail” around the world
Where Sohail lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sohi, So
Sibling names for Sohail
Names that share Sohail's style, for a brother or sister.
