Will my child share the name Kajal with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Kajal per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kajal in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kajal becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kajal is declining: down 1,316 places since 2004, to #3,031 in 2009. It peaked at #689 in 1997.

Is Kajal a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kajal is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kajal a popular baby name in the United States?

Kajal does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kajal

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Kajal is a distinctive choice, ranked #3031 in 2009. Your child is likely to be the only Kajal in their class.

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UK Rank 2009

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About the Name Kajal

Kajal is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1767 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #689 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

Kajal is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kajal in their class.