Abhay

Abhay: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Abhay

  • A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit अभय (abhaya, “fearless”).

How popular is Abhay?

22U.S. babies in 2025
#2552peak rank (2016)
920babies since 1880

Since 1880, 920 boys in the U.S. have been named Abhay. Its highest rank for boys was #2552 in 2016. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202549 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Abhay FAQ

What does the name Abhay mean?

A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit अभय (abhaya, “fearless”).

What is the origin of the name Abhay?

Abhay is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is the name Abhay?

Since 1880, 920 boys in the U.S. have been named Abhay. Its highest rank for boys was #2552 in 2016. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Abhay a boy or girl name?

Abhay is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 920 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.