Kunj
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 64 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
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Kunj is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'bower, grove, arbor' — a shaded, leafy shelter formed by intertwining branches. In Hindu poetry and devotional literature, the kunj is the sacred grove where Krishna and Radha meet, making it a name filled with divine romance and natural beauty.
Kunj is used among Hindu families in India and the South Asian diaspora. Its single syllable is short and strong, yet the name carries immense poetic and spiritual resonance within the Vaishnavite devotional tradition. Simple in form, profound in meaning — a name that contains an entire sacred landscape.
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In the American context, Kunj is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1998–2020). 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 64 total births, Kunj 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
Kunj has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 22 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 25 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | — |
The Story of Kunj
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Kunj is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kunj are most likely born between 1998 and 2010.
How rare is Kunj?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kunj is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2000s with 25 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Kunj by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 1998–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | #11388 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9339 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13363 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8512 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7588 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10003 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6618 |
| 1999 | 6 | #9386 |
| 1998 | 5 | #10572 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2020