Kunal
Kunal is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Lotus; bird with beautiful eyes.
Origin and history
Kunal is a traditional masculine name of Sanskrit origin, historically associated with Prince Kunala, the son of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. In Sanskrit, the name refers to the lotus flower or a bird with beautiful eyes. In the United States, it is moderately used, primarily within South Asian American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,259 babies in the United States have been named Kunal since 1880. It ranks #3439 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1903.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.3 %)
- NJ (26 %)
- NY (18 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- TX (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 351 |
| 1990-2000 | 454 |
| 2000-2010 | 324 |
| 2010-2019 | 92 |
| 2020-2029 | 24 |
Famous people named Kunal
- Kunal Nayyar: Actor, Author
- Kunal Kapoor: Actor
Fun facts
- Prince Kunala was an ancient prince of the Maurya Empire and the son of Emperor Ashoka the Great.
- In Sanskrit literature, the word refers to both a species of bird known for striking eyes and the lotus flower.