Girl · #16,544 in 2026

Komal

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

Current Rank

#16,544

Peak Rank

#3,068 (1998)

Total Babies

631

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2013

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#3068

Peak Rank

631

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Komal

Komal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 41 Komals were born — ranking #3,068 that year. As of 2026, Komal ranks #16,544 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 631 Komals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Komal

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

Camal
Kemal
Camel
Camille
Kimmel
Kamal
Kamil
Caml
Kamille
Conal
Camile
Kamel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Komal

What does the name Komal mean?

Komal is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Komal in 2026?

In 2026, Komal ranks #16,544 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Komal most popular?

Komal reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #3,068 that year with 41 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Komal most popular?

Komal has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Illinois, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Komal.

Is Komal a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Komal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Komal include Katarzyna, Shian, Kaelie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Komal

Komal is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 631 births in the dataset. Komal's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #3,068. Use the chart and map above to compare Komal'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.