The nameNayan

Nayan is a recent boy's name in France.

Meaning

Its origin is debated; in Sanskrit, nayana means "eye".

Origin

Debated.

History

In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.

Popularity of the name Nayan

Nayan in France

841stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (55 births)
745babies named Nayan in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Nayan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 405 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Nayan. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Nayan in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 45 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nayan mean?

Its origin is debated; in Sanskrit, nayana means "eye".

What is the origin of the name Nayan?

Debated.

Is Nayan a girl's or a boy's name?

Nayan is a boy's name.