Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Nilay
2 syllablesPeak year: 20095 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nilay'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.
Nilay's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nilay |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
Nilay through the decades
- Nilay peaked in 2009, when 16 babies were named Nilay in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2011–2023), use of Nilay has fallen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.