Holding steady.
Popularity of Rupal since 1970
Babies named Rupal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rupal is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'silver' or 'beautiful', and has been in use in the United States since at least 1970, according to Social Security data. Its peak year of popularity was 1980, but it has since remained stable yet uncommon, consistently outside the top 1000 names. The name is most often given to girls and is associated with Indian heritage, reflecting a cultural connection to the Sanskrit word 'rupya'. Rupal's trajectory indicates a steady but low-level presence, without significant spikes or declines over the decades.
Rupal derives from the Sanskrit word 'rupya' (रूप्य), meaning 'silver' or 'beautiful'. The name has been used in India and among the Indian diaspora, often as a feminine given name, and is also associated with the Hindi and Gujarati languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roop, Rupi
Sibling names for Rupal
Names that share Rupal's style, for a brother or sister.
