Banyan
Pronunciation: [ b-ANY-uhn ]
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Banyan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 363 babies have been named Banyan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Banyan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,522 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,522
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Banyan
Banyan is a boy name .
Banyan is currently ranked #12,522 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Banyan include Ban, Bany, Bay, Baie, and Bankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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