Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Narayan
//nɑˈɹɑjɑn//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20147 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Narayan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Narayan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Narayan |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
Narayan through the decades
- Narayan peaked in 2014, when 21 babies were named Narayan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2022), use of Narayan has risen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.