Will my child share the name Vishal with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Vishal per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Vishal in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Vishal becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Vishal has been fairly steady, ranked #4,749 in 2018 against #4,685 in 2013. Its best recorded position was #427 in 1996.

Is Vishal a good choice for a distinctive name?

Vishal 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 Vishal a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Vishal

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Vishal is a distinctive choice, ranked #4749 in 2018. Your child is likely to be the only Vishal in their class.

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UK Rank 2018

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About the Name Vishal

Vishal has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 762 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #427 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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