Total births
89
Girls' name · since 1986
Hiral
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 89 babies named Hiral, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 89
- total births
- 1986–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Hiral is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 89 have been recorded since 1986.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hiral has been recorded 89 times among girls since 1986, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2006.
- 89 total births
- 1986–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
89 girls have been named Hiral since 1986, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 89
- total births
- 1986–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Hiral was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
11 babies were named Hiral in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Hiral's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hiral's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hiral at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Hiral popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2006
- Peak year (1997)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Hiral by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Hiral's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Hiral births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
25 births
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 34 births (38% of all-time use).
Hiral by state
Where Hiral concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 5 | 5.6% |
New Jersey share of Hiral's total US births 5.6%
5 of 89 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hiral? ▼
Hiral has been given to 89 babies in the U.S. since 1986, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2006. 11 babies were born in 1997, its single highest year.
When was Hiral most popular? ▼
Hiral was most popular in the 1990s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Hiral most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hiral are New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Hiral been used? ▼
Records for Hiral go back to 1986, giving 21 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Hiral? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hira, Hiroko, Hiromi, Hiraya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hiral's data
- Hiral's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (34 total births) through the 2000s (30) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Hirals (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hiral
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Hiromi Girl
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Hiraya Girl
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Hiromy Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hiral: Baby Name Since 1986 - 89 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hiral. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hiral draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.