Kunaal
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 65 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Kunaal hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1992, with 65 total recorded births.
Kunaal is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Kunaal is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kunaal is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, a variant of Kunal — from the Sanskrit, possibly referring to the kunal bird (Indian cuckoo) or derived from kona, meaning 'corner' or 'angle,' suggesting someone who sees from all perspectives.
Kunal is a well-established name in India and among the South Asian diaspora. It carries a poetic quality and was notably borne by a son of Emperor Ashoka in ancient Indian history.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Kunaal's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Kunaal follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Kunaal's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kunaal has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 32 | — |
The Story of Kunaal
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Kunaal is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kunaal are most likely born between 1996 and 2009.
How rare is Kunaal?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kunaal is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2000s with 33 births that decade.
Kunaal by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1992–2009)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | #11839 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11752 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7766 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10312 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11413 |
| 1998 | 9 | #6607 |
| 1997 | 7 | #7755 |
| 1996 | 6 | #8536 |
| 1994 | 5 | #9645 |
| 1992 | 5 | #9214 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2009