Gentle, easy, or level ground
Derived from the Arabic root 's-h-l', this name signifies a person who is easy-going, gentle, and level-headed. It is the feminine form of Suhayl, which is also the name of the second brightest star in the sky (Canopus).
Less common today
Suhayla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,447 in 2022.
Palestinian singer and performer
Nigerian human rights activist
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).