Sajal
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 6 babies have been named Sajal in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Sajal is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sajal is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "moist," "filled with water," or "tearful in a beautiful way," from the Sanskrit sajala (सजल). In Hindi poetry, the image of eyes glistening with emotion is associated with depth, sensitivity, and heartfelt feeling.
Sajal is used in Hindi-speaking communities across North India and the diaspora. In U.S. birth records it is rare. The name carries a quietly poetic meaning — the fullness of emotion that glistens on the surface, beautiful and deeply felt.
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Sajal first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2016. A twenty-first-century entry, Sajal belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sajal has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | — |
The Story of Sajal
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Sajal is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Sajal are most likely born between 2016 and 2016.
How rare is Sajal?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sajal is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2010s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2016–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | #11874 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2016