Suhail
Meaningthe star Canopus · Arabic
Suhail is an Arabic boy name meaning “the star Canopus”. 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funSuhail doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationSuhail is having its moment right now. Most Suhails are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Suhail would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 169,492 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistorySuhail first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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About the name Suhail
Suhail is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “the star Canopus”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Suhail
What does the name Suhail mean?
Suhail means “the star Canopus” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “star” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Dhruv (“steadfast, pole star”), Tariq (“morning star”), Star (“star”) and Astro (“star”).
What is the origin of the name Suhail?
Suhail is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Suhail a boy or girl name?
Suhail is a boy name. In 2025, 10 US boys were named Suhail.
How popular is the name Suhail?
Suhail ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #4,571. Over the last five years it has climbed 388 places.
What names are similar to Suhail?
If you like Suhail, you might also like Dhruv, Tariq, Star and Astro.
What should I know before naming my baby Suhail?
Suhail is an Arabic boy name meaning “the star Canopus”. 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 simple to spell and say, 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.