Will my child share the name Sahil with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Sahil per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sahil in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sahil becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sahil is declining: down 255 places since 2020, to #1,153 in 2025. It peaked at #275 in 2005.

Is Sahil a good choice for a distinctive 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.

Who are some famous people named Sahil?

Notable people named Sahil include: Sahil Patel, Sahil Raj and Sahil Sharma.

Is Sahil a popular baby name in the United States?

Sahil does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Sahil

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Sahil is a distinctive choice, ranked #1153 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sahil in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sahil in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Sahil

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.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.