Nilay

Nilay is a girl's name of Indian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2024.

Nilay at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian · Turkish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nilay

Nilay belongs to the Hindu & Indian and Turkish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nilay first appears in Social Security records in 2009. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #13079 in 2023, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 17 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nilay in US records

First recorded (US)
2009
Best US rank
#13079 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Total since 1880
17

Nilay in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#3541 in 2019
Babies named Nilay in 2024
3
Total since 1996
33

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nilay mean?

The meaning of Nilay is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Indian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nilay a boy or girl name?

Nilay is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2024.

What origin is the name Nilay?

Nilay comes from the Hindu & Indian and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Nilay?

Nilay first appears in US records in 2009. Its best-ever ranking was #13079 in 2023, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.