Sahil
Sahil is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Guide, leader, shore, or coast.
Origin and history
Sahil is a male given name derived from Sanskrit and Arabic roots, commonly understood to mean 'guide', 'leader', or 'shore'. It is widely used in South Asia and has maintained a steady presence in the United States, given to over 3,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
3,160 babies in the United States have been named Sahil since 1880. It ranks #2293 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1553.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.6 %)
- NY (17.7 %)
- NJ (13.7 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 674 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,260 |
| 2010-2019 | 764 |
| 2020-2029 | 375 |
Famous people named Sahil
- Sahil Khan: Actor, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- In Sanskrit, Sahil carries meanings associated with guidance and leadership, whereas in Arabic, it refers to the shore or coast.
- Over 3,100 boys in the United States have been named Sahil since the late 19th century.