Nye

Q: Is Nye a boy or girl name?

Nye is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #14749, and as a girl name it ranks #40651.

Q: How popular is the name Nye?

Nye is ranked #14749 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ n-EYE ]

Boy Name #14,749 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nye is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EYE.

Parents who love the name Nye often also consider Decland, Atrick, Dalante .

Popularity Over Time

#14,749

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,749
Total SSA Count: 7

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Also a Girl Name

Nye is also used as a girl name, ranked #40651.

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Similar Names

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Decland Boy Irish Gaelic Eremy Boy Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) Dalante Boy Italian/American Isias Boy Hebrew Yeshayahu Atrick Boy Latin via Irish

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nye

Is Nye a boy or girl name?

Nye is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14749. As a girl name, it is ranked #40651. Nye is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nye?

Nye is pronounced n-EYE.

How popular is the name Nye?

Nye is currently ranked #14749 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Nye a common or rare name?

Nye is an uncommon name, ranked #14749 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nye

Nye is a boy name .

Is Nye a boy or girl name? Nye is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,749 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,651. Nye is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nye is currently ranked #14,749 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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