The nameSahel
Sahel is a name of Arabic origin, mostly given to boys.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic sahil, "shore"; it is also the name of the region south of the Sahara.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Sahel
Sahel in France
718thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (65 births)
920babies named Sahel in France since 1900
Sahel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 390 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Sahel. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Sahel in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 55 births a year on average, against 44 in the five years before.
Sahel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahel mean?
From the Arabic sahil, "shore"; it is also the name of the region south of the Sahara.
What is the origin of the name Sahel?
Arabic.
Is Sahel a girl's or a boy's name?
Sahel is a boy's name.