Sonal is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sona', which means 'gold'. This name has gained popularity worldwide due to its unique sound and cultural significance. It consists of three syllables: So-nal, with the stress on the second syllable.
The name Sonal experienced significant popularity between 1973 to 1987 with a peak of 33 births in 1982. After this period, the number of annual births steadily declined until 2005 when it reached an average of around 6-7 births per year. The total number of births recorded from 1969 to 2012 is 592.