Will my child share the name Zimal with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 91 UK babies named Zimal per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zimal in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zimal becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zimal is at its highest recorded position — #439 in 2025, with 91 births. In 2020 it ranked #1,164.

Is Zimal a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zimal 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 Zimal a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Zimal is a distinctive choice, ranked #439 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zimal in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Zimal

2024 marks Zimal's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #467. The name has climbed 697 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2010.

Zimal is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zimal in their class.