Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Payal
2 syllablesPeak year: 19825 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Payal's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Payal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Payal |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
Payal through the decades
- Payal peaked in 1982, when 34 babies were named Payal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2000–2015), use of Payal has fallen 59% compared to the 10 years before that.