Boy · #12,084 in 2026

Sanil

Name: Popularity of the name Sanil in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sanil, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,084

Peak Rank

#6,315 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2015

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#6315

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sanil

Sanil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 10 Sanils were born — ranking #6,315 that year. As of 2026, Sanil ranks #12,084 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 37 Sanils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Sanil

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sanil is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Senal
Senil
Senel
Sonal
Sinal
Sunil
Semel
Semmel
Simmel
Senile
Sunnah
Sunna

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanil

What does the name Sanil mean?

Sanil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sanil in 2026?

In 2026, Sanil ranks #12,084 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sanil most popular?

Sanil reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #6,315 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Sanil a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sanil is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Sanil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sanil include Nilton, Trance, Teejay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sanil

Sanil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 37 births in the dataset. Sanil's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #6,315. Use the chart and map above to compare Sanil's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.