Kunal vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kunal

Boy #17,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one with beautiful eyes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

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Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Kunal Rank #17,652

Nihal Rank #3,028

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #17652 for Kunal.

Is Kunal or Nihal more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Kunal at #17652 in the United States.

What do Kunal and Nihal mean?

Kunal means "one with beautiful eyes" (Sanskrit origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Kunal and Nihal boy or girl names?

Kunal is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.