boy's name
Celal
jeh-LAHL (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 138
Celal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Celal is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1990, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1977.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Celal Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Celal?
In 2023, Celal was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Celal Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Celal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Celal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Celal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Celal
- Turkish jeh-LAHL
Sibling Names for Celal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Celal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Celal
How popular is the name Celal?
In 2023, Celal was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Celal a girl's or a boy's name?
Celal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Celal?
Celal has 2 syllables.
When was Celal most popular?
Celal peaked in 1990, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.