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Nilay
UnisexMeaning of Nilay: Sanskrit: 'a home' or 'heaven'
Nilay is a unisex name most strongly associated with Indian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7092nd most popular name in the United States in 2025 and 5891st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#7092
11 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5891
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
262
First recorded 1974 · peak 2009
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
92% boys · 8% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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