Nilay
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Nilay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 234 babies have been named Nilay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nilay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,588 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,588
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Also a Girl Name
Nilay is also used as a girl name, ranked #23846.
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About the Name Nilay
Nilay is a boy name .
Is Nilay a boy or girl name? Nilay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,588 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,846. Nilay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nilay is currently ranked #23,588 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nilay include Nil, Niy, Niie, and Nilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nilay include Nilan . 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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