Rupal
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 201 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Rupal hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1970, with 201 total recorded births.
Rupal 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.
Rupal is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Rupal is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit rūpa, meaning 'beautiful form' or 'silver.' The name evokes both physical beauty and the lustrous quality of silver — brightness combined with elegance.
Rupal is used across India, particularly in Gujarat and other western Indian states. It carries a gentle, radiant quality in South Asian communities, sometimes spelled Roopal or Rupal depending on regional tradition.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Rupal's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Rupal breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Rupal'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
Rupal has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1970.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | #11108 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 89 | #6936 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 105 | #6023 | — |
The Story of Rupal
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Rupal is a Gen X staple. Girls named Rupal are most likely born between 1970 and 1990.
How rare is Rupal?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Rupal is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, peaked in the 1970s with 105 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Rupal by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1970–1990)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 | #11108 |
| 1989 | 9 | #8586 |
| 1988 | 7 | #10117 |
| 1987 | 9 | #7858 |
| 1984 | 9 | #7278 |
| 1983 | 12 | #5736 |
| 1982 | 10 | #6758 |
| 1981 | 16 | #4685 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4473 |
| 1979 | 14 | #5040 |
| 1978 | 15 | #4631 |
| 1977 | 14 | #4869 |
| 1976 | 13 | #4839 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6990 |
| 1974 | 7 | #7489 |
| 1973 | 11 | #5129 |
| 1972 | 5 | #9302 |
| 1971 | 11 | #5047 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6895 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–1990