Banyan

Q: How popular is the name Banyan?

Banyan is ranked #12522 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ b-ANY-uhn ]

Boy Name #12,522 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Banyan is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-ANY-uhn.

Parents who love the name Banyan often also consider Esquire, Kuan, Binu .

Popularity Over Time

#12,522

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,522
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Ban Bay Banie Banyie

Middle Name Ideas

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Banyan Angel

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Banyan Brooks

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Banyan Adriel

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Banyan Dominic

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Biju Boy French bijou via English Jerud Boy Hebrew Ringo Boy English (nickname) Binu Boy Malayalam Esquire Boy Old French Hombre Boy Spanish via Latin Kuan Boy Chinese

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Frequently Asked Questions About Banyan

Is Banyan a boy or girl name?

Banyan is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Banyan?

Banyan is pronounced b-ANY-uhn.

How popular is the name Banyan?

Banyan is currently ranked #12522 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Banyan?

Common nicknames for Banyan include Ban, Bay, Banie, and Banyie.

Is Banyan a common or rare name?

Banyan is an uncommon name, ranked #12522 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Bay, Banie, and Banyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.