Vijay
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Vijay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 1,490 babies have been named Vijay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vijay is past its peak , currently ranked #13,427 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,427
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Vijay
Vijay is a boy name .
Vijay is currently ranked #13,427 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Vijay include Vij, Viy, Viie, and Vijkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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