UK boy's name
Sujal
A variant of the Hindu name "Sujala", meaning clean, pure or blessed.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sujal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sujal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 8 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2004 to 2010. 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.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Sujal. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sujal ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 8 boys were registered as Sujal.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sujal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
8 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Sujal mean?
The name Sujal is of Sanskrit origin and derives from the words "su" meaning "good" and "jal" meaning "water". It is primarily found in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and related languages were historically spoken.
One of the earliest known references to the name Sujal can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it is mentioned as a term for pure or clean water. This association with purity and cleanliness likely contributed to its adoption as a personal name.
The name Sujal gained popularity during the medieval period in various parts of South Asia, particularly in regions under the influence of Hindu and Buddhist cultures. It was often bestowed upon individuals as a symbolic representation of purity and clarity.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Sujal was Sujal Devi, a 16th-century Hindu mystic and poet from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. Her poetry and philosophical writings continue to be studied and revered in certain spiritual circles.
Another prominent individual named Sujal was Sujal Singh, a 17th-century military commander and administrator who served under the Mughal Empire in northern India. He was known for his strategic acumen and played a crucial role in several military campaigns during his time.
In the realm of literature, Sujal Bhatt, a contemporary Indian-American poet and writer born in 1944, has gained recognition for his works exploring themes of identity, diaspora, and cultural fusion. His poetry collections have received critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
The name Sujal also found its way into the world of music, with Sujal Parikh, an Indian classical singer and composer born in 1957. Parikh is renowned for his contributions to the Hindustani classical music tradition and has performed extensively both in India and internationally.
Another notable individual named Sujal was Sujal Shringarpure, a 20th-century Indian social activist and educationist who dedicated her life to empowering underprivileged communities and promoting women's education. Her efforts have left a lasting impact on society and earned her numerous accolades.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sujal over time
The chart below shows babies named Sujal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sujal, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sujal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sujal 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 | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2803 | 17 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Sujal
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sujal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sujal in the UK right now?
In 2010, Sujal was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sujal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 8 babies registered as Sujal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sujal?
A variant of the Hindu name "Sujala", meaning clean, pure or blessed.
How many people are called Sujal in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Sujal across the 4 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.