Sahil is a distinctive choice, ranked #2264 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Sahil in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2264
About the Name Sahil
Sahil has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1366 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #275 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Sahil is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sahil
Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Sahil per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sahil in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Sahil has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1366 places in the last five years. Its peak was #275 in 2005. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Sahil is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Sahil include: Sahil Patel — Sahil Patel is a South African cricketer.; Sahil Raj — Sahil Raj is an Indian cricketer.; Sahil Sharma — Sahil Sharma is an Indian cricketer..
Sahil does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Sahils in the wild.
10
UK babies named Sahil (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 1366 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sahil
Likely around 1 other Sahil in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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Sahil Reddy Bloom is an American writer, investor, and former collegiate athlete. He is the author of The 5 Types of Wealth, published in 2025, and frequently publishes content online related to finance, personal development, wealth creation, and intellectual curiosity.