Girl · #7,996 in 2026

Cheral

The Chera dynasty, also known as Keralaputra, from the early historic or the Sangam period in southern India, ruled over parts of present-day states Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Cheras, known as one of the mu-ventar of Tamilakam alongside the Cholas and Pandyas, have been documented as early as the third century BCE.

Current Rank
#7,996
Peak Rank
#3,393 (1949)
Total Babies
72
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1947
First Year
1970
Last Year
1949
Peak Year
#3393
Peak Rank
72
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cheral

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Chera dynasty, also known as Keralaputra, from the early historic or the Sangam period in southern India, ruled over parts of present-day states Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Cheras, known as one of the mu-ventar of Tamilakam alongside the Cholas and Pandyas, have been documented as early as the third century BCE.

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Etymology
Ilango Adigal , a 2nd-century Chera prince and Jain monk , is credited with composing the Tamil epic Silappatikaram . The Dravidian title "Chera", along with its variants such as "Cheraman" and "Cheralar/Cheral", and its various Indo-Aryan equivalents like "Keralaputras" or "Kerala", refers to the ruling dynasty or family, the people, and the geographical region(s) associated with them. The title "Cheraman" is generally believed to be a shortened form of the phrase "Cheramakan", which is also considered the original root of the phrase "Keralaputras". The etymology of the term "Chera" remains a

The Story of Cheral

Cheral first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1947, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1949, when 10 Cherals were born — ranking #3,393 that year. As of 2026, Cheral ranks #7,996 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 72 Cherals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Cheral

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheral

What does the name Cheral mean?
The Chera dynasty, also known as Keralaputra, from the early historic or the Sangam period in southern India, ruled over parts of present-day states Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Cheras, known as one of the mu-ventar of Tamilakam alongside the Cholas and Pandyas, have been documented as early as the third century BCE.
How popular is Cheral in 2026?
In 2026, Cheral ranks #7,996 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Cheral most popular?
Cheral reached its peak popularity in 1949, ranking #3,393 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Cheral a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Cheral is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Cheral?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cheral include Bannie, Varina, Elizzie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Cheral

Cheral is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1947 and has accumulated 72 births in the dataset. Cheral's peak popularity came in 1949 when it ranked #3,393. Use the chart and map above to compare Cheral's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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