Nayan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God's gift, long-lived
Origin: Arabic/Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #3919 in 2025 with 28 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ayaan. Shares the meaning 'God's gift, long-lived.'
Similar names: nayana, nayani, nahyan, naiyana, naylani, naylanie, naya, nyan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Nayan? About 1 in 118,875 babies born in 2025 were named Nayan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nayan
What does the name Nayan mean?
Nayan means “God's gift, long-lived” from Arabic/Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Nayan?
Nayan has Arabic/Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “God's gift, long-lived”.
How popular is Nayan?
Nayan ranked #3848 in 2025 — given to 28 babies that year.
When was Nayan most popular?
Nayan peaked in 2012 with 32 babies registered that year.
Is Nayan a boy or girl name?
Nayan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Nayans in registered births are male.
Is the name Nayan rising or falling in popularity?
Nayan has fallen 390 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3458 in 2020 to #3848 in 2025.
How long has Nayan been recorded?
Nayan appears in birth records across 29 years — from 1990 through 2025.