Pranay
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pranay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 470 babies have been named Pranay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pranay is past its peak , currently ranked #7,153 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,153
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Pranay
Pranay is a boy name .
Pranay is currently ranked #7,153 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pranay include Pra, Pran, Prany, Pranie, Pry, Prie, and Prakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Pranay include Pranav, Pransh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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