Payal
girl namePayal entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #2657 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#2657
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5475 |
| 1980s | #3327 |
| 1990s | #4428 |
| 2000s | #9687 |
| 2010s | #16612 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Payal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Payal alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Payal in 2025?
- Payal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Payal most popular?
- Payal peaked in 1981, reaching #2657 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Payal with classmates?
- Payal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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