Narayan
Pronunciation: [ n-ahr-AHY-ahn ]
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Meaning & Origin
Narayan is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-ahr-AHY-ahn.
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Narayan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 273 babies have been named Narayan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Narayan is past its peak , currently ranked #14,222 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,222
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Narayan
Narayan is a boy name .
Narayan is currently ranked #14,222 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Narayan include Nar, Nara, Naray, Naraie, Yan, Yany, Yanie, Nay, Naie, and Narkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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