Boy · #8,862 in 2026

Keval

Name: Popularity of the name Keval in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Keval, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,862

Peak Rank

#6,138 (2004)

Total Babies

106

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2012

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#6138

Peak Rank

106

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Keval

Keval first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 12 Kevals were born — ranking #6,138 that year. As of 2026, Keval ranks #8,862 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 106 Kevals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Keval

Phonetically similar names — useful when Keval is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cavil
Koval
Keevil
Cavel
Covell
Covel
Caval
Kevel
Kaval
Kevil
Cavill
Cavell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Keval

What does the name Keval mean?

Keval is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Keval in 2026?

In 2026, Keval ranks #8,862 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Keval most popular?

Keval reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #6,138 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Keval a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Keval is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Keval?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keval include Aashish, Cabe, Tarquin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Keval

Keval is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 106 births in the dataset. Keval's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #6,138. Use the chart and map above to compare Keval'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.