Komal

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Pronounced KOH-mal /ˈkoʊ.mʌl/Medium

Meaning: Komal is a Sanskrit-derived name common across India, meaning 'delicate', 'soft' or 'tender'; in Indian classical music 'komal' also describes a flattened, softer note, deepening the sense of gentleness.Medium

In 30 seconds: Komal is an Indian name from Sanskrit meaning 'delicate' or 'tender' - also a term for a soft musical note (said 'KOH-mal').

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hindi

MeaningKomal is a Sanskrit-derived name common across India, meaning 'delicate', 'soft' or 'tender'; in Indian classical music 'komal' also describes a flattened, softer note, deepening the sense of gentleness.

U.S. rank (2013)#18043 ↘ Falling

2013 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 631

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Komal comes from Sanskrit and means 'delicate', 'soft' or 'tender', a gentle quality prized as a girls' name across India. The same word names a 'komal' or flattened note in Indian classical music, so the name carries a quiet musical resonance as well.

In American records it appears from the mid-nineteen-seventies onward, following South Asian immigration, with a modest peak in the late nineties. It remains uncommon in the U.S. while staying a familiar, well-established name in India.

Did you know? Komal is a widely loved name in India; in the U.S. it tracks Indian American families and stayed rare, peaking at only a few dozen girls a year around 1998.

Overall data confidence 75%

References - Komal — Sanskrit 'delicate/soft'; Indian name

Variations

KomalaComal

Nicknames

KomiKom

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Komal mean?

Komal is a Sanskrit-derived Indian name meaning 'delicate', 'soft' or 'tender'.

How do you pronounce Komal?

It's said KOH-mal /ˈkoʊ.mʌl/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Komal a boy or girl name?

Komal is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Komal?

Komal is a rare name in the U.S. but a well-established, familiar name across India.