Nay

Q: Is Nay a boy or girl name?

Nay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #27687, and as a boy name it ranks #10138.

Q: How popular is the name Nay?

Nay is ranked #27687 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ n-AY ]

Girl Name #27,687 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nay is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-AY.

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

Popularity Over Time

#27,687

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #27,687
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Nayeli #319 Naya #899 Nayla #1479 Naylani #1832 Naydelin #2650 Nayomi #2989 Nayra #4343 Nayvee #4485

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Also a Boy Name

Nay is also used as a boy name, ranked #10138.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nay

Is Nay a boy or girl name?

Nay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #27687. As a boy name, it is ranked #10138. Nay is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nay?

Nay is pronounced n-AY.

How popular is the name Nay?

Nay is currently ranked #27687 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Nay a common or rare name?

Nay is an uncommon name, ranked #27687 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nay

Nay is a girl name .

Is Nay a boy or girl name? Nay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,687 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,138. Nay is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nay is currently ranked #27,687 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Nay include Nayeli, Naya, Nayla, Naylani, Naydelin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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