Nay
Pronunciation: [ n-AY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nay first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 65 babies have been named Nay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nay is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,138 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,138
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Nay is also used as a girl name, ranked #27687.
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Latin (silva) origin
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African American/Modern origin
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About the Name Nay
Nay is a boy name .
Is Nay a boy or girl name? Nay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,138 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #27,687. Nay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nay is currently ranked #10,138 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nay include Nayel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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