Narayana

Q: How popular is the name Narayana?

Narayana is ranked #53541 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #53,541 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Narayana is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Narayana often also consider Nancy, Nannie, Naomi .

Popularity Over Time

#53,541

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #53,541
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Nara #2482

Nicknames

Nar Nay Narie Naraie

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Also a Boy Name

Narayana is also used as a boy name, ranked #42824.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Narayana

Is Narayana a boy or girl name?

Narayana is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #53541. As a boy name, it is ranked #42824. Narayana is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Narayana?

Narayana is currently ranked #53541 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Narayana?

Common nicknames for Narayana include Nar, Nay, Narie, and Naraie.

Is Narayana a common or rare name?

Narayana is an uncommon name, ranked #53541 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Narayana

Narayana is a girl name .

Is Narayana a boy or girl name? Narayana is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #53,541 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,824. Narayana is more commonly used as a boy name.

Narayana is currently ranked #53,541 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Narayana include Nar, Nay, Narie, and Naraie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Narayana include Nara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.