Total births
631
Girls' name · since 1976
Komal
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 631 babies named Komal, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 631
- total births
- 1976–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
631 girls have been named Komal since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Komal has 631 recorded births among girls since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2013.
- 631 total births
- 1976–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
631 girls have been named Komal since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 631
- total births
- 1976–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Komal was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
41 babies were named Komal in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Komal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Komal splits its recorded history at 1995: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Komal at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Komal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2013
- Peak year (1998)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Komal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Komal's strongest decade.
266 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Komal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s
1980s
133 births
- 1990s
1990s
266 births
- 2000s
2000s
183 births
- 2010s 27
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 266 births (42% of all-time use).
How Komal compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Komal's total volume
Komal vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Komal by state
Where Komal concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 100 | 15.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 25 | 4.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Komal's total US births 15.8%
Even split
100 of 631 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Komal? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 631 babies named Komal. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 41 births.
When was Komal most popular? ▼
Komal was most popular in the 1990s decade with 266 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Komal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Komal are California (100 births), New York (25 births), Illinois (11 births).
How long has the name Komal been used? ▼
Records for Komal go back to 1976, giving 38 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Komal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Komalpreet, Komeka, Komi, Komora. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Komal's data
- Komal's decade-level peak was the 1990s (266 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Komals (100 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.
Keep exploring Komal
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Compare Komal side by side: Komal vs Komalpreet Komal vs Komeka Komal vs Komi
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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, 1976–2013 (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. "Komal: Baby Name Since 1976 - 631 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/komal. 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 Komal 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.