Hiral
A feminine Hindu name meaning "glittering gem" or "diamond".
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Hiral. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hiral today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hiral births was 1997 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hiral. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Hiral with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hiral. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
1997
11 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2006 SSA rank
#18,183
Tracked since 1986
Census
Hiral in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,061 people with the first name Hiral, which placed it at #11,902 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#11,902
National first-name rank
People counted
1.1K
1,061 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
96.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hiral
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hiral is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Hiral described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Hiral at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.7% · 1,026
- White1.9% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 6
- Two or more races0.5% · 5
- Black or African American0.2% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.2% · 2
Popularity
Hiral: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hiral from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 34 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hiral by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hiral during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hirals live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hiral
The name Hiral has its origins in the Sanskrit and Gujarati languages, primarily rooted in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century CE, during the era of the Gupta Empire, a prominent civilization in ancient Indian history.
One of the earliest known references to the name Hiral can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it is often associated with the concept of "green" or "emerald." The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "harit," which means "green" or "verdant," signifying its connection to nature and the vibrant hues of the natural world.
In the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, there is a character named Hiral, who is described as a skilled warrior and a devoted follower of the Pandava prince, Arjuna. This literary representation suggests that the name was in use during the time the epic was composed, which is believed to be between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hiral. One of the earliest recorded examples is Hiral Toral, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived during the 12th century CE. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still studied and revered in literary circles.
Another significant figure was Hiral Mehta, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social activist who lived from 1892 to 1972. She played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement, advocating for women's rights and working tirelessly to uplift underprivileged communities.
In more recent times, Hiral Tipirneni, an American politician and physician, has garnered recognition for her work in healthcare policy and her campaigns for political office. Born in 1966, she has been a vocal advocate for affordable healthcare and has made significant contributions to the political discourse in the United States.
Additionally, Hiral Brahmbhatt, an Indian-American entrepreneur and investor, has made a name for herself in the technology and startup sectors. Born in 1978, she co-founded and served as the CEO of a successful software company, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and leadership abilities.
Lastly, Hiral Naik, born in 1985, is a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer. Her performances, which blend traditional Indian dance forms with contemporary elements, have garnered critical acclaim and have helped popularize Indian classical dance on global stages.
People
Hiral + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hiral as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hiral: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hiral?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hiral going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Hiral a common name?
We classify Hiral as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 89 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hiral most popular?
The single biggest year for Hiral was 1997, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hiral is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Hiral in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,061 people with the name Hiral, or 0.35 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #11,902 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Hiral in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Hiral?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Hiral leans strongly female. 945 people counted with this name were female (89.1%), compared with 116 male bearers (10.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Hiral?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hiral is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Hiral most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Hiral in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.7% (1,026 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hiral in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hiral a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hiral in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hiral still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hiral in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hiral can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Hiral as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.