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Sahil
BoyHindi, Arabic· “shore, coast”
- Meaning
- shore, coast
- Origin
- Hindi, Arabic
- Pronunciation
- SAH-hihl
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,281
- US babies 2025
- 62
- Best rank
- #1,026 (2001)
- Peak year
- 2001
Meaning and origin of Sahil
Sahil is a Hindi and Arabic name that means “shore, coast”.
Sahil comes from the Arabic sahil, meaning shore or coast, a word that also appears in the name of the Sahel region of Africa, the "shore" of the Sahara. It passed into Persian, Urdu and Hindi, and it is now a well-used boys' name in India and Pakistan, where it carries a calm, coastal image. It is typically said SAH-hihl. The name is short, easy to pronounce in many languages, and has a clear meaning. It pairs well with other South Asian names like Rohan and Arjun.
Popularity over time
Sahil first appears in US Social Security records in 1982. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,026 in 2001, the same year it reached its highest count of 144 babies. In 2025, 62 babies were named Sahil, and it ranked #2,281 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,150 in 2000, #1,587 in 2010, and #2,281 in 2025. Of the 3,160 US boys named Sahil since records began, 40% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 764 babies. Since 2010, 1,139 more have been named Sahil.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Joseluis, Dayne, Jalin, Marcanthony, and Genaro.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sahil ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1565 | 11 |
| Texas | #2885 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Sahil is usually pronounced SAH-hihl, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-il”.
Middle names for Sahil
A few middle names that flow with Sahil: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sahil
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahil mean?
Sahil is a Hindi and Arabic name that means “shore, coast”.
What is the origin of the name Sahil?
Sahil has Hindi and Arabic roots. Sahil comes from the Arabic sahil, meaning shore or coast, a word that also appears in the name of the Sahel region of Africa, the "shore" of the Sahara.
Is Sahil a popular name?
Not especially. Sahil ranked #2,281 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sahil a boy or girl name?
Sahil is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Sahil?
Sahil is usually pronounced SAH-hihl. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings