Soleil

Soleil is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 332 girls in the United States.

Soleil at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Soleil

Soleil belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Soleil first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #824 in 2024, and in 2024 332 babies received the name — 4,767 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Soleil in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#824 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Soleil in 2024
332
Total since 1880
4,767

Soleil in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#1512 in 2025
Babies named Soleil in 2025
20
Total since 1996
108

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Soleil mean?

The meaning of Soleil is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Soleil a boy or girl name?

Soleil is a girl name. In 2024, 332 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Soleil?

Soleil comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Soleil?

Soleil first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #824 in 2024, and 332 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].