Total births
369
Girls' name · since 1978
Kajal
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 369 babies named Kajal, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 369
- total births
- 1978–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Kajal sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 369 recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Kajal recorded 369 times among girls since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2009.
- 369 total births
- 1978–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
369 girls have been named Kajal since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 369
- total births
- 1978–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Kajal was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
36 babies were named Kajal in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Kajal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kajal splits its recorded history at 1996: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kajal at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Kajal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2009
- Peak year (1996)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Kajal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kajal's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Kajal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 54
1980s
54 births
- 1990s
1990s
206 births
- 2000s
2000s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 206 births (56% of all-time use).
Kajal by state
Where Kajal concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 7.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 26 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Kajal's total US births 7.0%
Even split
26 of 369 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kajal? ▼
Kajal has been given to 369 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 36 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Kajal most popular? ▼
Kajal was most popular in the 1990s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Kajal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kajal are California (26 births), New Jersey (26 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Kajal been used? ▼
Records for Kajal go back to 1978, giving 32 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Kajal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaja, Kajsa, Kajuana, Kajah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kajal's data
- Kajal's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (206 total births) through the 2000s (91) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kajals (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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.
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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, 1978–2009 (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. "Kajal: Baby Name Since 1978 - 369 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kajal. 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 Kajal 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.