US Popularity:22601
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Persian
Meaning:Beach, shore
Sahel is a boy's name of Arabic, Persian, and Azerbaijani origin. A variant of Sahil, Sahel means "beach" or "shore," sharing its renown with the southern Sahara desert region, where the land is fertile and arable. Whether you want baby to be fruitful or to exude the peaceful, constant essence of a sandy shore, Sahel is a versatile name that ticks all the right boxes.
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Sahel Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Sahel is currently #22601 in U.S. births
Boy:Sahel is currently #7039 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#22601
in 2022
- 4223
from 2020
In comparison to the previous year's data

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