Bijal
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 128 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Bijal, you're looking at a name that fewer than 128 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Bijal a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Bijal is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Bijal is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'lightning' or 'electricity' — from the Sanskrit vidyut (lightning) in its Gujarati form bijali. It is used primarily in Gujarat and among Gujarati diaspora communities globally.
The name carries the brilliant, sudden power of lightning — a flash of extraordinary energy and light. It is a name for a child who enters the world with force and radiance, suggesting both natural power and the ability to illuminate everything around her.
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In the American context, Bijal is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1978–2000). Its Sanskrit roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 128 total births, Bijal exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Bijal has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1978.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 46 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 60 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 17 | — |
The Story of Bijal
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1984, Bijal is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Bijal are most likely born between 1978 and 1994.
How rare is Bijal?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Bijal is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1978, peaked in the 1980s with 60 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Bijal by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 1978–2000)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | #15380 |
| 1999 | 5 | #14715 |
| 1997 | 7 | #11005 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9678 |
| 1994 | 5 | #13701 |
| 1993 | 6 | #11952 |
| 1991 | 9 | #8672 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11569 |
| 1989 | 11 | #7011 |
| 1988 | 6 | #10514 |
| 1987 | 6 | #9970 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10837 |
| 1984 | 13 | #5240 |
| 1983 | 5 | #10433 |
| 1981 | 5 | #10581 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6841 |
| 1979 | 9 | #6743 |
| 1978 | 8 | #7009 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–2000