Narayana
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Narayana first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 5 babies have been named Narayana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Narayana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #53,541 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #53,541
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Nara, Naray, Naraie, Ana, Anay, Anaie, Nay, Naie, and Narkins. 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.
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Sources
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