Rising since 2003, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Ghazal since 1988
Babies named Ghazal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s | 165 |
Meaning & origin
Ghazal is a name of Arabic origin that entered U.S. records in 1988. As of 2025, it ranks 4265th, with approximately 1 in 48705 girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2003, with a peak year in 2024. The name is most common in Michigan, New York, and California. Ghazal's meaning as a poetic form makes it a culturally rich choice, though it remains relatively rare in the United States.
Ghazal comes from Arabic غَزَل (ghazal), referring to a form of love poetry. It has been used as a given name, particularly in Iran and South Asia, reflecting cultural appreciation for the poetic tradition. The name gained limited but consistent use in the United States after 1988.
Where Ghazal is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ghazal” around the world
Where Ghazal lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Ghazal
Names that share Ghazal's style, for a brother or sister.
