Nayan
Nayan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nayan
- A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit नयन (nayana).
How popular is Nayan?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 578 boys in the U.S. have been named Nayan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #19622 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #3431 in 2012. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Nayan FAQ
What does the name Nayan mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit नयन (nayana).
What is the origin of the name Nayan?
Nayan is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Nayan?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 578 boys in the U.S. have been named Nayan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #19622 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #3431 in 2012. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nayan a boy or girl name?
Nayan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 578 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.