Soleil

At a Glance: Name: Soleil – Meaning: sun – Origin: French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: soh-LAY

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Soleil is a French name that means sun, pronounced soh-LAY. It carries a storybook, romantic quality alongside a free-spirited, bohemian feel, and today it reads as a thoroughly modern pick for a girl.

Meaning & Origin of Soleil

Meaning: Sun.

Origin: French.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Soleil

Phonetic: soh-LAY   IPA: /soʊˈleɪ/

Popularity of Soleil

Soleil hit its highest point on record in 2024, when 332 baby girls were given the name, putting it at #824 nationally — the top rank it's reached at any point since 1981.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1981–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Soleil mean?

Sun. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Soleil)

How do you pronounce Soleil?

Soleil is pronounced soh-LAY (IPA: /soʊˈleɪ/).

Is Soleil a popular name right now?

Soleil is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #824 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1981–2024.)

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