Kunal vs Shay

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 #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Kunal Rank #17,652

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #17652 for Kunal.

Is Kunal or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Kunal at #17652 in the United States.

What do Kunal and Shay mean?

Kunal means "one with beautiful eyes" (Sanskrit origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Kunal and Shay boy or girl names?

Kunal is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.