Minal
girl nameMinal entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #5911 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#5911
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7313 |
| 1980s | #9694 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
| 2000s | #12551 |
| 2010s | #13456 |
| 2020s | #10633 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Minal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Minal alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Minal in 2025?
- Minal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Minal most popular?
- Minal peaked in 1982, reaching #5911 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Minal with classmates?
- Minal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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