Rahil
Every Rahil since 1980 — 738 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rahil
Rahil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,497 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 738 American babies have been named Rahil — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rahil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rahil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,438 | 8 | #9,497 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,640 | 14 | #6,405 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,632 | 6 | #11,928 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,137 | 9 | #8,828 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,190 | 10 | #8,023 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,313 | 14 | #6,212 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,180 | 17 | #5,507 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,495 | 22 | #4,575 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,675 | 17 | #5,467 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,817 | 12 | #7,043 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,518 | 20 | #4,849 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,663 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,853 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,199 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,145 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,296 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,804 | 20 | #4,885 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,206 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,382 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #5,019 |
| 2005 | — | — | 27 | #3,591 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,349 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,573 |
| 2002 | — | — | 18 | #4,453 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,634 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,709 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,291 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,878 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,038 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rahil in 2025?
Rahil ranked #9,497 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rahil?
738 babies have been named Rahil in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rahil most popular?
Rahil peaked in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Rahil a boy or girl name?
Rahil is used for both: about 26% of babies named Rahil have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Rahil rising or falling?
Rahil is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.