Sohail
Boy name · 29 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sohail: 29 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 1995.
Sohail is an Arabic name meaning "bright" or "glowing," and it shares its root with Suhail, the traditional name for the star Canopus, which guided ancient navigators across deserts and seas. Among its notable bearers are the Pakistani actor Sohail Khan, known for Bollywood films, and Sohail Abbas, a legendary Pakistani field hockey player. While no major places bear the name directly, the star Suhail appears in the names of ships and landmarks in the Middle East. The name is widely used across Muslim communities worldwide, with common variants including Suhail and Soheil – a spelling that often appears in Persian-speaking regions. Its luminous meaning and celestial link give Sohail a quietly radiant, timeless appeal.
Boy 8 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19957 babies
- Latest (1999)
- #3594 babies
- Total births
- 29since 1977
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 33%vs prior 5y