Nilan vs Surya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilan

Boy #2,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, sky-colored"

Origin: Tamil

Tamil Indian Sri Lankan

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Boy #2,683 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, solar deity"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu Indian Indonesian Balinese

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Nilan Rank #2,980

Surya Rank #2,683

Surya is more popular, ranked #2683 vs #2980 for Nilan.

Is Nilan or Surya more popular?

Surya is more popular, ranked #2683 compared to Nilan at #2980 in the United States.

What do Nilan and Surya mean?

Nilan means "blue, sky-colored" (Tamil origin). Surya means "sun, solar deity" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Nilan and Surya boy or girl names?

Nilan is primarily a boy name. Surya is primarily a boy name.