Rising since 2019, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Suhailah since 2000
Babies named Suhailah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Suhailah is a rare Arabic feminine name first recorded in U.S. data in 2000. Its popularity peaked in 2009, and as of 2025 it ranks 10,917, with approximately 1 in 200,908 girls given the name that year. After a period of decline, its trajectory has been rising steadily since 2019. The name is not associated with any specific heritage or literary figure; it stands on its own as a melodic choice. Despite its scarcity, it has been used in various Arabic-speaking communities. The name's meaning is debated, but it is often linked to the star Suhail or the Arabic root for gentleness.
Suhailah is the feminine form of Suhail, which refers to the star Canopus in Arabic astronomy. The name may also be related to the Arabic root s-h-l, denoting ease or softness. It has been used across the Arabic-speaking world, though it remains less common than the masculine form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Suhayla, Suhail
Sibling names for Suhailah
Names that share Suhailah's style, for a brother or sister.
