Kunal
Kunal first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1994, when 60 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kunal popular?
Vintage Kunal is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1994.
| 2020s | 24 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 92 | |
| 2000s | 324 | |
| 1990s | 454 | |
| 1980s | 351 | |
| 1970s | 14 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kunal mean?
From the Sanskrit कुणाल (kuṇāla), usually glossed as 'lotus' and secondarily 'a bird with beautiful eyes' (the latter a folk etymology). Historically the name of Emperor Ashoka's son Kunala, 3rd century BCE.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kunal mean?
Kunal means Lotus; a bird with beautiful eyes. From the Sanskrit कुणाल (kuṇāla), usually glossed as 'lotus' and secondarily 'a bird with beautiful eyes' (the latter a folk etymology). Historically the name of Emperor Ashoka's son Kunala, 3rd century BCE.
What is the origin of the name Kunal?
Kunal is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Kunal?
Kunal is pronounced “KUH-nahl.”
Is Kunal a boy or a girl name?
Kunal is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Kunal a popular name right now?
Kunal is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1994.
How popular is the name Kunal?
In 2025, Kunal ranked #11430 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kunal most popular?
Kunal was most popular in 1994, when about 60 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Kunal?
Names similar to Kunal include Daksh, Aarnav, Advait, Ojas, Raja.
What names go well with Kunal?
sanskrit names that pair well with Kunal include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.