Kushal

Kushal: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Kushal

  • A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit कुशल (kuśala, “skillful, proficient, adept”).

How popular is Kushal?

11U.S. babies in 2025
#3812peak rank (2004)
523babies since 1880

Since 1880, 523 boys in the U.S. have been named Kushal. Its highest rank for boys was #3812 in 2004. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Kushal FAQ

What does the name Kushal mean?

A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit कुशल (kuśala, “skillful, proficient, adept”).

What is the origin of the name Kushal?

Kushal is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is the name Kushal?

Since 1880, 523 boys in the U.S. have been named Kushal. Its highest rank for boys was #3812 in 2004. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Kushal a boy or girl name?

Kushal is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 523 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.