Pranay

Pranay is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “affection/love.” In 2024 it was given to 12 boys in the United States.

Pranay at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“affection/love”

About the name Pranay

Pranay belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “affection/love” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Pranay first appears in Social Security records in 1985. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3690 in 2010, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 470 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pranay in US records

First recorded (US)
1985
Best US rank
#3690 in 2010
Peak year
2010
Babies named Pranay in 2024
12
Total since 1880
470

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pranay mean?

Pranay means “affection/love” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Pranay a boy or girl name?

Pranay is a boy name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Pranay?

Pranay comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Pranay?

Pranay first appears in US records in 1985. Its best-ever ranking was #3690 in 2010, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

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