Hiral
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 89 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Hiral, you're looking at a name that fewer than 89 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 Hiral a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Hiral is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Hiral is a girl's baby name of Gujarati and Sanskrit origin, meaning 'lustrous, brilliant' or 'diamond-like.' It is widely used in the Gujarati-speaking community of Western India.
Hiral shines with the brilliance of its meaning — a name that promises a luminous, radiant life.
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In the American context, Hiral is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1986–2006). 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 89 total births, Hiral 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
Hiral has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1986.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30 | #15095 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 34 | #9741 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 25 | #10453 | — |
The Story of Hiral
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1997, Hiral is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Hiral are most likely born between 1987 and 2006.
How rare is Hiral?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Hiral is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1986, peaked in the 1990s with 34 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Hiral by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1986–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | #18183 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13528 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16390 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16264 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11110 |
| 1997 | 11 | #7972 |
| 1996 | 9 | #9074 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10932 |
| 1994 | 7 | #10986 |
| 1989 | 6 | #11339 |
| 1988 | 5 | #12476 |
| 1987 | 7 | #9131 |
| 1986 | 7 | #8866 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1986–2006