How Many People Are Named Snehal?

Complete statistics for the name Snehal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Snehal
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Snehal means 'moonlight' in Sanskrit, making it both poetic and rare, only 1 in 6,389,321 Americans share this name. With just 52 people named Snehal living today, it's clear this name peaked in popularity back in 1975.

~52
Living in US
1 in 6,389,321
Americans
1975
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Moonlight
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Poetic Serene Reflective
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure, suggesting people named Snehal might thrive in dynamic environments.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

70,050
Worldwide Bearers
#13,857
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
67,510
🇺🇸 United States
1,071
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
327
🇬🇧 England
258
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇨🇦 Canada
201
🇰🇼 Kuwait
76
🇳🇱 Netherlands
68
🇦🇺 Australia
48
🇹🇭 Thailand
42

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
46 (88%)
♀ Female
6 (12%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
19
Would be under 30 (35%)
36
Would be 30–60 (65%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 55 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1975

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
45
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
65
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Snehal Through the Generations

Snehal, a name rooted in Sanskrit meaning moonlight, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1975 when 12 babies were given this name. Today, there are 52 individuals named Snehal, with most being around 40 years old. The age distribution shows a significant 35% under 30 and 65% aged 30-60, indicating a stable trend with no over-60s among those counted.

✨ Similar Names to Snehal

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Snehal's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Snehal

How Many People Have the Name Snehal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 52 people in the United States currently share the name Snehal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,389,321 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Snehal a Common or Rare Name?

Snehal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Snehal Mean?

Snehal means "moonlight" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Snehal in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.

When Was Snehal Most Popular?

The name Snehal reached peak popularity in 1975, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Snehal?

Approximately 52 people named Snehal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 55. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,389,321 Americans.

Is Snehal a rare name?

Snehal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,389,321 Americans has this name.

What does the name Snehal mean?

Snehal means "moonlight" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Snehal more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Snehal are male and 12% are female.

When was Snehal most popular?

Snehal peaked in 1975 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US52
All-Time Births55
1 in X1 in 6,389,321
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1975
World Rank#13,857
Male %88%
Female %12%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.