Is Palak a boy's or girl's name?

Palak is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Palak most popular?

Palak reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 28 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Palak?

Palak is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 289 babies in the U.S. since 1979. Its peak was in 2006.

Palak

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysSanskritNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Spinach or similar greens (including Amaranthus species and Chenopodium album).

Palak is a girl's and boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit palak meaning 'eyelid' or 'the flutter of an eyelid' — a poetic expression of something delicate, fleeting, and beautiful. It is used as a given name in Hindi-speaking communities across North India.

Palak carries the delicate poetic imagery of Sanskrit — a name that captures the briefest, most tender of moments in a single syllable, evoking the lightness and beauty of something precious and ephemeral.

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Popularity Over Time

Palak has 31+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1979.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Palak
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	36	#14299	▼
2000s	126	#9687	▲
1990s	87	#10176	▲
1980s	33	#10322	▲
1970s	7	#8699	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(31 years, 1979–2014)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Palak
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2014	6	#16044	0
2013	6	#16050	-2 (-25.0%)
2012	8	#13155	0
2011	8	#13081	0
2010	8	#13167	-1 (-11.1%)
2009	9	#12209	-2 (-18.2%)
2008	11	#10621	-7 (-38.9%)
2007	18	#7333	-10 (-35.7%)
2006	28	#5061	+16 (133.3%)
2005	12	#9312	+3 (33.3%)
2004	9	#11390	0
2003	9	#11102	-1 (-10.0%)
2002	10	#10054	+1 (11.1%)
2001	9	#10787	-2 (-18.2%)
2000	11	#9005	+2 (22.2%)
1999	9	#10111	+2 (28.6%)
1998	7	#12056	-2 (-22.2%)
1997	9	#9612	+1 (12.5%)
1996	8	#10275	-6 (-42.9%)
1995	14	#6525	+6 (75.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Palak as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Palak has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1994.

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Total births

1994

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Palak be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Palak is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it is not currently ranked. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1979–2014) · Methodology