Komal
Komal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Komal
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit कोमल (komala, “soft, delicate, tender”).
How popular is Komal?
Since 1880, 631 girls in the U.S. have been named Komal. Its highest rank for girls was #3088 in 1998. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Komal FAQ
What does the name Komal mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit कोमल (komala, “soft, delicate, tender”).
What is the origin of the name Komal?
Komal is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Komal?
Since 1880, 631 girls in the U.S. have been named Komal. Its highest rank for girls was #3088 in 1998. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Komal a boy or girl name?
Komal is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 631 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.