Soleil Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name Soleil remains a unique choice but has seen a gradual increase in use, especially in the 21st century.

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A Deep Dive

Soleil Overview

Meaning

Sun

Gender

Girl

Origin

French

Etymology

Descended from the Latin word “sol” meaning “sun.”

Pronunciation

/soʊˈleɪ/

Popularity

Not quite popular in the U.S., peaked in 2006, ranked around #990 in recent years.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Exotic, Nature-inspired, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Cheerful, optimistic, friendly

Name Day

December 30th
A Deep Dive

Soleil Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Sol, Solana, Solene, Solea, Soleilani

Common Nicknames

Sunny, Sol, Lei-Lei, Soleiluna, Sol Brillante

Diminutives

Sol, Sunny, Lei

Famous People

  • Soleil Moon Frye
    (American TV Actress)
  • Soleil Ignacio
    (Filipino Illustrator)
  • Soleil Sorge
    (Italian-American Model)
  • Soleil Errico
    (Hawaiian Surfer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Soleil Moon Frye
    ("Punky Brewster," TV Show)
  • Soleil
    ("Fire Emblem: Fates," Video Game)

Places

  • Le Soleil Hotel and Suites
    (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
  • Cité Soleil Commune
    (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)

What Is the Meaning of Soleil?

The name Soleil means “sun” in French. It captures a sense of warmth and radiance.

What Is the Origin of The Name Soleil?

Soleil originates from the French language. While it directly translates to “sun” in French, it is interestingly not very common as a given name in France itself. The name has seen broader use internationally and carries sunny, cheerful implications​.

Soleil Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Soleil in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#9952021#9862022#9752023
Top 3 Rankings#9752023#9862022#9952021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Soleil

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023975
(+11 from 2022)
263
(-5 from 2022)
0.01504
2022986
(+9 from 2021)
268
(+10 from 2021)
0.01495
2021995
(+203 from 2020)
258
(+66 from 2020)
0.01440
20201198
(-44 from 2019)
192
(-16 from 2019)
0.01086
20191154
(+258 from 2018)
208
(+50 from 2018)
0.01134
20181412
(+212 from 2017)
158
(+25 from 2017)
0.00850
20171624
(-22 from 2016)
133
(-4 from 2016)
0.00704
20161602
(+227 from 2015)
137
(+24 from 2015)
0.00708
20151829
(-365 from 2014)
113
(-40 from 2014)
0.00579
20141464
(-103 from 2013)
153
(-18 from 2013)
0.00782
20131361
(-46 from 2012)
171
(-8 from 2012)
0.00887
20121315
(-58 from 2011)
179
(-11 from 2011)
0.00923
20111257
(-23 from 2010)
190
(-5 from 2010)
0.00981
20101234
(+33 from 2009)
195
(+3 from 2009)
0.00995
20091267
(-29 from 2008)
192
(-11 from 2008)
0.00948
20081238
(+25 from 2007)
203
(+8 from 2007)
0.00975
20071263
(+186 from 2006)
195
(+41 from 2006)
0.00921
20061449
(+445 from 2005)
154
(+52 from 2005)
0.00737
20051894
(-265 from 2004)
102
(-17 from 2004)
0.00503
20041629
(-234 from 2003)
119
(-23 from 2003)
0.00590
20031395
(+88 from 2002)
142
(+14 from 2002)
0.00708
20021483
(+335 from 2001)
128
(+31 from 2001)
0.00648
20011818
(+67 from 2000)
97
(+7 from 2000)
0.00490
20001885
(+248 from 1999)
90
(+19 from 1999)
0.00451
19992133
(+1515 from 1998)
71
(+39 from 1998)
0.00365
19983648
(+721 from 1997)
32
(+8 from 1997)
0.00165
19974369
(-63 from 1996)
24
No change from 1996
0.00126
19964306
(-428 from 1995)
24
(-3 from 1995)
0.00125
19953878
(+1835 from 1994)
27
(+11 from 1994)
0.00141
19945713
(-1189 from 1993)
16
(-6 from 1993)
0.00082
19934524
(+1194 from 1992)
22
(+6 from 1992)
0.00112
19925718
(-911 from 1991)
16
(-4 from 1991)
0.00080
19914807
(-284 from 1990)
20
(-1 from 1990)
0.00098
19904523
(-1046 from 1989)
21
(-8 from 1989)
0.00102
19893477
(+2799 from 1988)
29
(+17 from 1988)
0.00146
19886276
(-1800 from 1987)
12
(-6 from 1987)
0.00062
19874476
(-290 from 1986)
18
(-1 from 1986)
0.00096
19864186
(-1103 from 1985)
19
(-10 from 1985)
0.00103
19853083
(+6061 from 1984)
29
(+23 from 1984)
0.00157
19849144
(-35 from 1981)
6
No change from 1981
0.00033
19830
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0
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0.0000
19820
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19819109
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00034
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0
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0.0000
19780
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0
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0.0000
19770
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0
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0.0000
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0
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0.0000
19740
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0
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0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19720
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0
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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19670
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19380
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19320
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19300
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0.0000
19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19160
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19000
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18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Soleil

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5862021#5342022#6262023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5522021#6772022#7792023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6222021#8042022#7162023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#13302021#11822022#10862023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#10292021#7862022#7302023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#7992020#15992021#15962022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6682021#6642022#7232023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#10492021#12142022#9392023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#16932020#14442022#12442023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#9402021#14302022#10052023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#14622021#13172022#10942023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8542021#11942022#9132023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#12272012#8152022#9262023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3802019#6122021#4862023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#10382007#9312022#7572023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#15162003#16632007#9332008

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#9612006#10052007#6862022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#8582019#10212022#7632023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#11702002#12192010#13962020

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#9782007#9472020

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6572017

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5172023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8332010

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#8482011

Popularity Rankings for Soleil in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8372020#7992021#3542022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3722011#4202013#3952014

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9392021#7802022#6212023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Soleil a Name for Boys or Girls?

Soleil is a name that can be used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Soleil

  • Soleilani
  • Solana
  • Solene
  • Sol
  • Solea
  • Lei-Lei
  • Sol
  • Sunny
  • Sol Brillante
  • Soleiluna
  • Sole
  • Lei
  • Sunny
  • Sol

Soleil in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Soleil Ignacio (Illustrator, born 1984): A noted illustrator from the Philippines .
  • Soleil Moon Frye (TV Actress, born 1976): Best known for her role as Punky Brewster in the TV show of the same name. She's also worked as a director and screenwriter .
  • Soleil Errico (Surfer, born 2000): A professional surfer known for competing in longboard championships .
  • Soleil Sorge (Model, born 1994): An Italian model who has appeared on various television shows in Italy .
  • Soleil Rivera (Instagram Star, born 1999): An influencer known for her lifestyle and fashion content .
  • Soleil ("Fire Emblem: Fates," 2015 Video Game): A character in this strategy role-playing game known for her cheerful personality and strong fighting skills.
  • Soleil Moon Frye ("Punky Brewster," 1984 TV Show): She plays Punky Brewster, a bright and resourceful girl living through childhood adventures and challenges.
  • Cité Soleil Commune, Port-au-Prince, Haiti: A densely populated slum in Haiti's capital known for its severe poverty and ongoing community challenges .
  • Le Soleil Hotel and Suites, Vancouver, BC, Canada: A luxury boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver .

Similar Names to Soleil

  • Selene
  • Solene
  • Sorrel
  • Cecile
  • Arun
  • Surya
  • Helios
  • Samson
  • Solana

Sibling Names for Soleil

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