Narayana
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Narayana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 17 babies have been named Narayana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Narayana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,824 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,824
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Narayana
Narayana is a boy name .
Is Narayana a boy or girl name? Narayana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,824 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53,541. Narayana is more commonly used as a boy name.
Narayana is currently ranked #42,824 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Narayana include Nar, Nara, Naray, Naraie, Ana, Anay, Anaie, Nay, Naie, and Narkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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