Payal
Payal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Payal
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit पायल (pāyala).
How popular is Payal?
Since 1880, 674 girls in the U.S. have been named Payal. Its highest rank for girls was #2704 in 1981. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Payal
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Payal
Sister and brother names that share Payal's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Payal FAQ
What does the name Payal mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit पायल (pāyala).
What is the origin of the name Payal?
Payal is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Payal?
Since 1880, 674 girls in the U.S. have been named Payal. Its highest rank for girls was #2704 in 1981. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Payal a boy or girl name?
Payal is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 674 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.