Nijay
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nijay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 41 babies have been named Nijay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nijay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,746 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,746
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nijay
Nijay is a boy name .
Is Nijay a boy or girl name? Nijay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,746 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51,441. Nijay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nijay is currently ranked #21,746 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nijay include Nij, Niy, Niie, and Nijkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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