UK boy's name
Pranjal
An Indian name meaning sacred prayer or sacred invocation.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pranjal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Pranjal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.
Pranjal is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Pranjal. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pranjal ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Pranjal.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pranjal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Pranjal mean?
The name Pranjal is an Indian name with origins in the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "pranj," which means "to reverence" or "to praise." The name is predominantly found in the northern and central regions of India.
In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, the name Pranjal is mentioned as a term used to describe someone who is reverent, devoted, and respectful towards divine beings and spiritual practices. It is believed to have been used as a name for individuals who were deeply religious and spiritual.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Pranjal can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Pranjal is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Pranjal. One of the most famous is Pranjal Sharma, who lived in the 16th century and was a renowned scholar and poet in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His works on philosophy and literature are still studied and admired today.
Another notable Pranjal was Pranjal Singh, a 17th-century ruler of the princely state of Bundelkhand in central India. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to protect his kingdom from external threats.
In more recent times, Pranjal Yadav was an Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was born in 1898 and was active in the non-violent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Pranjal Mehta was a renowned Indian scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of aerospace engineering. He was born in 1920 and was instrumental in the development of India's first satellite launch vehicle.
Pranjal Srivastava is a contemporary Indian writer and journalist who has authored several books and articles on social and political issues. She was born in 1975 and is known for her insightful commentary on contemporary Indian society.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Pranjal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pranjal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Pranjal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pranjal in the UK right now?
In 2012, Pranjal was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Pranjal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Pranjal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pranjal?
An Indian name meaning sacred prayer or sacred invocation.
How many people are called Pranjal in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Pranjal 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.