Rising since 2003, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Suhayla since 2001
Babies named Suhayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 229 |
| 2020s | 151 |
Meaning & origin
Suhayla entered U.S. records in 2001 and has since risen steadily in usage, reaching its peak in 2022. As of 2025, it ranked 4,987, with about 1 in 61,818 baby girls receiving the name. Its trajectory shows consistent growth since 2003, and it is most popular in Minnesota and Pennsylvania. The name's celestial meaning and Arabic heritage make it a distinctive choice that blends cultural richness with a modern, lyrical feel.
Suhayla is a feminine form of the Arabic name Suhayl (or Suhail), which refers to the bright star Canopus. The name is traditionally used in Arabic-speaking cultures and among Muslim communities worldwide. It has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the early 2000s, often chosen for its celestial meaning and melodious sound.
Where Suhayla is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Suhayla” around the world
Where Suhayla lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Suhay, Hayla, Susi
Sibling names for Suhayla
Names that share Suhayla's style, for a brother or sister.
