UK boy's name
Hemal
A masculine name with Sanskrit origins meaning "golden" or "splendid".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hemal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hemal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2859, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Hemal is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Hemal. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hemal ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 boys were registered as Hemal.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hemal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2859
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Hemal mean?
The name Hemal is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. The word "Hemal" can be traced back to the Sanskrit root "Heman," which means "golden" or "radiant."
In Hindu mythology, Heman was the name of a renowned sage who was known for his wisdom and knowledge of the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures. The name Heman appears in several ancient texts, including the Puranas and the Mahabharata, which are important works of Hindu literature.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hemal can be found in ancient Indian inscriptions and records dating back to the 5th century AD. During this time, the name was primarily used by members of the Brahmin caste, who were respected scholars and religious leaders in Hindu society.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Hemal was Hemal Nayak, a 16th-century Indian poet and scholar from the region of Gujarat. Hemal Nayak was renowned for his literary works, particularly his compositions in the Gujarati language.
Another notable figure was Hemal Bhatt, a 14th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer from the region of Gujarat. Hemal Bhatt made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.
In the 18th century, Hemal Priyadas was a prominent Indian scholar and writer from the region of Rajasthan. He was known for his works on Hindu philosophy and his commentaries on ancient Sanskrit texts.
Hemal Sukhadia was a 20th-century Indian politician and social reformer from the state of Rajasthan. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked towards the upliftment of underprivileged communities.
Hemal Nagarajan was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer from the 20th century. She was instrumental in promoting and preserving the ancient Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam and received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the field of dance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Hemal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hemal was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
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- Harrison 45,958
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- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
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- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
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FAQ
Hemal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hemal in the UK right now?
In 1997, Hemal was ranked #2859 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hemal most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Hemal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hemal?
A masculine name with Sanskrit origins meaning "golden" or "splendid".
How many people are called Hemal in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Hemal across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.