boys' name · peaked 2005

Saahil

Every Saahil since 1990 — 382 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2005Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Saahil
Peak year
2005
31 babies
All-time total
382
since 1990

The story of Saahil

Saahil is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1990, 382 American babies have been named Saahil. Its peak came in 2005, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Saahil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Saahil year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024 9 #8,850
2023 5 #13,794
2022 13 #6,760
2021 7 #10,582
2020
2019 11 #7,543
2018 11 #7,527
2017 10 #8,030
2016 6 #11,870
2015 12 #7,003
2014 8 #9,464
2013 14 #6,182
2012 11 #7,452
2011 16 #5,630
2010 16 #5,684
2009 14 #6,368
2008 17 #5,442
2007 12 #7,002
2006 22 #4,342
2005 31 #3,305
2004 17 #4,959
2003 18 #4,581
2002 20 #4,156
2001 11 #6,359
2000 16 #4,748
1995
1990 5 #9,255
1985
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Saahil in 2025?

Saahil did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Saahil?

382 babies have been named Saahil in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Saahil most popular?

Saahil peaked in 2005, when 31 newborns received the name.

Is Saahil a boy or girl name?

Saahil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Saahil rising or falling?

Saahil is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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