Gentle, easy, or level; also a bright star
Derived from the Arabic root 's-h-l', meaning smooth or easy. It is the feminine form of Suhail, which is the traditional Arabic name for the star Canopus, the second brightest star in the night sky. In many cultures, the name symbolizes a guiding light and a gentle disposition.
Less common today
Suhaila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,871 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Minister of Public Health in Afghanistan and renowned surgeon
Influential belly dance instructor and choreographer
