Abhay vs Nilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abhay

Boy #3,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fearless, without fear"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,070
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abhi

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Nilan

Boy #2,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, sky-colored"

Origin: Tamil

Cultural Roots

Tamil Indian Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,980
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abhay Rank #3,070
Nilan Rank #2,980

Nilan is more popular, ranked #2980 vs #3070 for Abhay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abhay ___

  • Abhay Kumar
  • Abhay Singh
  • Abhay Raj
  • Abhay Dev
  • Abhay Nath
  • Abhay Prakash

Nilan ___

  • Nilan James
  • Nilan Raj
  • Nilan Dev
  • Nilan Kumar
  • Nilan Arjun
  • Nilan Sai

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nilan

Arun Priya Sona Kiran Diya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abhay or Nilan more popular?

Nilan is more popular, ranked #2980 compared to Abhay at #3070 in the United States.

What do Abhay and Nilan mean?

Abhay means "fearless, without fear" (Sanskrit origin). Nilan means "blue, sky-colored" (Tamil origin).

Are Abhay and Nilan boy or girl names?

Abhay is primarily a boy name. Nilan is primarily a boy name.

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