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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sun
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- soh-LAY
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
soh-LAYIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Soleil mean?
Sun. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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