girl's name
Minahil
mih-NAH-hil (Urdu)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,639
Minahil is a girl's name of Arabic and Urdu use meaning "freshwater spring" or "fountain." It comes from an Arabic plural for watering places, and it's especially common in Pakistan and among Pakistani families in England and Wales.
- Minahil is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2017, when 106 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 16,467 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Minahil Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 636 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 277 |
What Minahil Means
Minahil means springs or fountains of fresh water. In a dry landscape that image signals life and refreshment, and in Muslim families it's often read as a mark of purity and blessing.
Where Minahil Comes From
The name rests on Arabic manhal, a place where people or animals come to drink, and manahil, its plural. South Asian Muslims took the word into Urdu as a girl's name, and Urdu spelling and pronunciation gave the form Minahil, sometimes written Manahil, which stays closer to the Arabic. Nameberry and UrduPoint both explain it as a word for a spring or fresh water.
Minahil in Use
Minahil is a modern favorite in Pakistan. Its appearance in England and Wales, the United States and Canada reflects Pakistani communities abroad. Manahil is the closer transliteration of the Arabic.
How Popular Is Minahil?
In 2025, Minahil was given to 32 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Minahil Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Minahil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Minahil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Minahil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Minahil
- Urdu mih-NAH-hil
Sibling Names for Minahil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Minahil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Minahil
What does the name Minahil mean?
Freshwater spring or fountain.
Is Minahil a Muslim name?
Yes. It's an Arabic-rooted name used widely by Muslim families in Pakistan.
What is the difference between Minahil and Manahil?
They're spellings of one name, and Manahil sits closer to the Arabic.
How popular is the name Minahil?
In 2025, Minahil was given to 32 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Minahil a girl's or a boy's name?
Minahil is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Minahil?
Minahil has 3 syllables.
When was Minahil most popular?
Minahil peaked in 2017, when 106 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Minahil a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Minahil currently ranks #1,069 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.