Sahil
Meaningshore · Arabic
Sahil is an Indian boy name meaning “shore”, with Arabic roots. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationSahil peaked in 2001, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Sahil you'd meet today is about 24 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sahil would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 27,548 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistorySahil first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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About the name Sahil
Sahil is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “shore”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Sahil
What does the name Sahil mean?
Sahil means “shore” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Nagisa (“shore, water's edge”).
What is the origin of the name Sahil?
Sahil is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Arabic. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Sahil a boy or girl name?
Sahil is a boy name. In 2025, 62 US boys were named Sahil.
How popular is the name Sahil?
Sahil ranked #2,258 for US boys in 2025, given to 62 babies. Its best year was 2001, when it reached #1,024. Over the last five years it has climbed 6 places.
What names are similar to Sahil?
If you like Sahil, you might also like Nagisa.
What should I know before naming my baby Sahil?
Sahil is an Indian boy name meaning “shore”, with Arabic roots. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.