Nayan

Meaning of Nayan

Nayan is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from नयन (nayana) meaning “eye” or “vision,” and is etymologically tied to notions of perception and insight in classical Indic texts. Pronounced NYE-ahn in Hindi, it first entered U.S. Social Security birth records in 1990, registering five occurrences (rank 775th) and subsequently fluctuating between five and thirty-two annual occurrences. Over the past three decades its rank has varied modestly—peaking at 769th and dipping to 920th—culminating in 16 newborns (908th) in 2024. This low-frequency, stable distribution suggests a niche yet enduring appeal among Anglo-American parents seeking a name with technical resonance, cultural depth and associations of clarity, introspection and refined perception.

Pronunciation

Indian (Hindi)

• Pronunced as NYE-ahn (/ˈnjaːn/)