Kunal

Kunal - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Kunal at a glance

Kunal is ranked #4079 among boy baby names in 2012, with 5 births in 2012. It peaked in 1984 at #1050 and first appeared on the charts in 1983.

Rank in 2012
#4079
Births in 2012
5
Peak year
1984 (#1050)
First appeared
1983
Trend
#1975 in 2002 → #4079 in 2012 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 328,212 boys
Visitor rating
4.4/5 (31 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Kunal appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #1110. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kunal and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kunal? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kunal. The baby boy name Kunal was given to 5 baby boys in 2012, ranking #4079 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 328,212 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kunal peaked in popularity 42 years ago in 1984 on position 1050.



Famous with this name

Kunal Nayyar
Kunal Kemmu
Kunal Sharma


How would you rate Kunal, 1-5?

Rating: 4.4/5 (31 recent votes)


Kunal is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kunal is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,728 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,728.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kunal is where you live.


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Kunal origin and meaning

Kunal is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Kunal, pop culture references for the name Kunal and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kunal

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kunal, sorted by popularity.

Kamal / Kamil / Kainalu / Kamuela / Kenley / Keniel / Kamel / Kamilo / Kanaloa / Kemuel /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20124079
20092985
20083698
20063584
20053084
20042532
20032956
20021975
20011946
20002103
19991628
19981723
19972148
19961606
19951949
19941385
19931575
19921645
19911461
19901766
19892279
19881358
19871468
19861320
19851242
19841050
19831110

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2728

Even more about Kunal


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kunal a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kunal?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1984
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Kunal
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 328,212
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1983
2012 births +5

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