Ahil
An Indian masculine name meaning 'lion', symbolizing strength and power.
Name Census estimates that about 166 living Americans carry the first name Ahil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ahil today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ahil births was 2024 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ahil. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ahil with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
166
~ 1 in 2,064,785 Americans
Peak year
2024
29 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,779
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Ahil: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ahil from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 102 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ahil by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ahil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ahils live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ahil
The name Ahil is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ahi," which means "snake" or "serpent." This suggests that the name may have held some significance or association with snakes in ancient Indian culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ahil can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, composed around the 3rd century BCE. In the epic, Ahil is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought in the great Kurukshetra War.
The name Ahil also appears in various Hindu religious texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Upanishads, although the specific references and contexts vary. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been associated with certain deities or mythological figures related to snakes or serpents in Hindu mythology.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ahil. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ahil Khan, a Mughal nobleman and military commander who lived in the 17th century CE. He played a significant role in the Mughal Empire's expansion and consolidation of power during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb.
Another notable figure was Ahil Abdalrahman Jami, a Persian poet and scholar who lived from 1414 to 1492 CE. He was a prominent figure in the literary and spiritual circles of his time and is renowned for his works, including the poetic collection "Haft Awrang" (Seven Thrones).
In more recent times, Ahil Mukherjee was an Indian independence activist and politician who lived from 1890 to 1967. He played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the country's constitution.
Ahil Irani was a prominent Indian actor and filmmaker who lived from 1929 to 2004. He is best known for his contributions to the Bollywood film industry, where he acted in and directed several popular movies.
Ahil Vedadi was an Iranian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century CE. He is credited with significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and trigonometry.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Ahil throughout history, showcasing the name's diverse cultural and historical significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Ahil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ahil as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ahil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ahil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 166 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ahil going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,064,785 US residents.
Is Ahil a common name?
We classify Ahil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 167 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ahil most popular?
The single biggest year for Ahil was 2024, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ahil is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ahil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ahil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ahil in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ahil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ahil in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ahil can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Ahil?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.