Kunal Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkoo-NAHL / kuːˈnɑːl

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'son of the sun'; Hindi: 'moon'

Historical & Cultural Background

Kunal is a name of Indian origin, often associated with the son of Emperor Ashoka, a prominent figure in Indian history. The name is derived from Sanskrit, reflecting the rich linguistic heritage of the region. It is commonly used in Hindu culture and is often linked to themes of brightness and nobility.

Trend Summary

Kunal has seen consistent usage in the United States, particularly within Indian communities.

Similar Names

KumarKavishKashanKashifKavindra

Variants

  • Kunal
  • Koonal

International Variants

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Famous people named Kunal

Kunal Nayyar is an Indian-born British-American actor known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali on the television show 'The Big Bang Theory'.

Kunal Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer recognized for his work in Bollywood films.

Fictional characters named Kunal

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Sibling Suggestions

KaranKritiKavyaKiranKanya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kunal was first seen in the United States in 1977. Kunal has ranked as high as #1177 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Kunal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kunal (2012)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19775
19789
198113
198224
198351
198451
198543
198644
198745
198844
198936
199038
199153
199234
199346
199460
199531
199652
199738
199848
199954
200049
200143
200237
200334
200437
200530
200628
200719
200817
200930
20109
201114
201215
20138
201411
201510
20166
20176
20188
20195
20207
20215
20226