boy's name
Sohail
soh-HAYL
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,629
Sohail is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 80 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sohail 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 | 259 |
| 2000s | 375 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 39 |
How Popular Is Sohail?
In 2025, Sohail was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Sohail 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.
How Sohail Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Sohaïl | Sohaïl is a rare spelling of Sohail, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 25 times, mostly in France. | 25 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Sohail
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sohail Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sohail over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sohail
- Pronunciation soh-HAYL
Sibling Names for Sohail
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sohail — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sohail
How popular is the name Sohail?
In 2025, Sohail was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Sohail a girl's or a boy's name?
Sohail is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sohail?
Sohail has 2 syllables.
When was Sohail most popular?
Sohail peaked in 1996, when 80 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Sohail a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sohail currently ranks #3,021 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.