Nye
Pronunciation: [ n-EYE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nye first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 17 babies have been named Nye in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nye is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,749 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,749
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Nye is also used as a girl name, ranked #40651.
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About the Name Nye
Nye is a boy name .
Is Nye a boy or girl name? Nye is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,749 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,651. Nye is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nye is currently ranked #14,749 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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