Kunal vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kunal

Boy #17,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one with beautiful eyes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,652
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
819
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kunal Rank #17,652
Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #17652 for Kunal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kunal or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kunal at #17652 in the United States.

What do Kunal and Jay mean?

Kunal means "one with beautiful eyes" (Sanskrit origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Kunal and Jay boy or girl names?

Kunal is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.

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