Chaitanya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chaitanya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 166 babies have been named Chaitanya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chaitanya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,594 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,594
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Chaitanya
Chaitanya is a boy name .
Chaitanya is currently ranked #35,594 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chaitanya include Cha, Chai, Chaiy, Chaiie, Chait, Chaity, Chaitie, Nya, Nyay, Nyaie, Anya, and Chy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chaitanya include Chaim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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