Nye
Pronunciation: [ n-EYE ]
Nye is a girl baby name. Ranked #40,651 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Nye is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EYE.
Parents who love the name Nye often also consider Elianarose, Nevalyn, Deveraux .
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Historical Record
Nye first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 5 babies have been named Nye in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nye is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,651 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,651
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nye
Nye is a girl name .
Is Nye a boy or girl name? Nye is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #40,651 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,749. Nye is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nye is currently ranked #40,651 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nye include Nyellie, Nyelle, Nyeli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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