Nilay

Q: Is Nilay a boy or girl name?

Nilay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #23588, and as a girl name it ranks #23846.

Q: How popular is the name Nilay?

Nilay is ranked #23588 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #23,588 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nilay is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Nilay often also consider Valerie, Bevely, Famous .

Popularity Over Time

#23,588

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,588
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Nilan #2980

Nicknames

Nil Niy Nilie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Nilay Dominic

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Nilay Damian

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Nilay Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Nilay Bennett

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Nilay Angel

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Nilay Diego

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Nilay Adriel

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Nilay Jayden

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Nilay Charles

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Nilay Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow

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Also a Girl Name

Nilay is also used as a girl name, ranked #23846.

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Similar Names

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Valerie Boy Latin Bufard Boy Old English Famous Boy Latin via English Bevely Boy Old English Rubens Boy Khriz Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nilay

Is Nilay a boy or girl name?

Nilay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23588. As a girl name, it is ranked #23846. Nilay is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Nilay?

Nilay is currently ranked #23588 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nilay?

Common nicknames for Nilay include Nil, Niy, and Nilie.

Is Nilay a common or rare name?

Nilay is an uncommon name, ranked #23588 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Nilie. 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.