Level, even; also the star Canopus
Derived from the Arabic root s-h-l, meaning 'level' or 'easygoing.' It is also the Arabic name for the star Canopus, the second brightest star in the night sky, often associated with the coming of cooler weather in the desert.
Less common today
Sohail isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,151 in 1997.
Indian film actor and director
Former professional field hockey player and world record holder
Pakistani international cricketer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
