Rohail
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "a nocturnal walker" or "night wanderer".
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Rohail. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rohail today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rohail births was 2007 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rohail. 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.
People living today
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
2007
10 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,689
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Rohail: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rohail from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 43 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Rohail remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rohail 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 Rohail during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rohail
The name Rohail is of Arabic origin and is believed to have its roots in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "rawha," which means "garden" or "paradise." The name is thought to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE.
In the context of Islamic culture, the name Rohail is often associated with the idea of a beautiful and serene garden, reflecting the importance of nature and tranquility in Islamic teachings. The name may have been inspired by the descriptions of paradise found in the Quran, where lush gardens and flowing streams are mentioned as rewards for the righteous.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rohail can be found in the biographical works of the renowned Islamic scholar and historian, Ibn Khallikan, who lived in the 13th century. He mentions a notable scholar and poet named Rohail ibn Abi al-Qasim, who lived during the 10th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Rohail. One of the most famous is Rohail Khateeb, a renowned Islamic scholar and preacher from the 11th century CE, known for his eloquent sermons and teachings on Islamic ethics and spirituality.
Another notable figure is Rohail Deen, a prominent Indian Muslim scholar and educator from the 16th century CE, who is credited with establishing several educational institutions and promoting the study of Arabic and Persian literature.
In the literary realm, Rohail Ghani was a celebrated Urdu poet and writer from the 19th century CE, known for his contributions to the development of modern Urdu poetry and his profound insights on human emotions and experiences.
The name Rohail also gained prominence in the realm of politics. Rohail Khurshid was a prominent Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan in the late 20th century, playing a significant role in shaping the country's foreign policy.
Rohail Amin, an Afghan military commander and political figure from the 20th century, is another noteworthy individual who bore this name. He played a crucial role in the Afghan resistance against the Soviet invasion in the 1980s and later served as the Governor of Nangarhar Province.
People
Rohail + last name combinations
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rohail: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rohail?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rohail 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 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Rohail a common name?
We classify Rohail as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 106 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rohail most popular?
The single biggest year for Rohail was 2007, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rohail is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rohail a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rohail 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.
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.