Nayan
Boy name · Sanskrit · pronounced nuh-YAHN
Verified name
What does Nayan mean?
Eye, guidance
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 910 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2664 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Nay
Variant: Nayan
Related: Nayana
Using Nayan across cultures
Short, symmetrical palindrome name with easy pronunciation.
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