Declining since 2019, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Suheyla since 2008
Babies named Suheyla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Suheyla is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'smooth' or 'gentle breeze.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008 and reached its peak rank of 13,208 in 2020. Since 2019, its usage has been declining, though it remains a distinctive choice. With an incidence of roughly 1 in 267,878 births, Suheyla is rare but recognizable within communities familiar with Arabic names. The name has not been recorded with high frequency in any specific U.S. state, indicating a scattered but present use.
Suheyla is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 's-h-l' meaning 'smooth' or 'gentle.' It is a variant of Suhayla, a name with historical usage across the Arabic-speaking world, often given to girls as a symbol of grace and tranquility. The name has been recorded in the United States since 2008, reflecting a modern adoption within diaspora communities.
“Suheyla” around the world
Where Suheyla 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: Sue, Heyla
Sibling names for Suheyla
Names that share Suheyla's style, for a brother or sister.
