Holding steady.
Popularity of Komal since 1976
Babies named Komal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 133 |
| 1990s | 266 |
| 2000s | 183 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Komal first entered U.S. Social Security records in 1976, reflecting the growing influence of Indian diaspora naming traditions. The name reached its peak popularity in 1998, when it was most frequently chosen for newborn girls. Over the past few decades, its usage has remained stable, maintaining a steady but modest presence across American birth registries. While it has not achieved top-1000 status nationally, it enjoys consistent use within communities that value its Sanskrit roots and gentle meaning, and it appears in diverse states without being concentrated in any single region.
Komal derives from the Sanskrit word 'komala' (कोमल), meaning 'tender,' 'delicate,' or 'soft.' In Hindu contexts, it is also an epithet for the goddess Lakshmi and is associated with the lotus flower, a symbol of purity and beauty. The name has been used in India for centuries and gained some popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Komi, Koms
Sibling names for Komal
Names that share Komal's style, for a brother or sister.
