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Navilan

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAV-ih-lan /ˈnæv.ɪ.lɑn/Low

Meaning: A rare modern name. Some families connect it to the Kannada word navilu, 'peacock' — a bird of real cultural weight in India — while for others it reads as a contemporary coinage in the Nav- family (Navin, Navan). Nothing is documented, and the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Navilan is a rare modern name, sometimes linked to Kannada 'navilu' (peacock) (said 'NAV-ih-lan'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Kannada

MeaningA rare modern name. Some families connect it to the Kannada word navilu, 'peacock' — a bird of real cultural weight in India — while for others it reads as a contemporary coinage in the Nav- family (Navin, Navan). Nothing is documented, and the routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13593 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Navilan is a very rare name with no settled history. One reading points to the Kannada navilu, 'peacock'; another simply places it among modern Nav- names built for sound. We would rather name both possibilities and say the routes are uncertain than pick one for tidiness (said 'NAV-ih-lan').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, unusual, and gently rhythmic.

Did you know? The peacock is India's national bird, and its Kannada name, navilu, sits close to Navilan in sound. Whether that is the real route or a happy coincidence we cannot say, so we flag the uncertainty (said 'NAV-ih-lan').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Navilan — Possible Kannada navilu ('peacock') link; modern coinage; uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

NavLan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Navilan mean?

Navilan is sometimes linked to the Kannada word navilu, 'peacock', and sometimes read as a modern coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Navilan?

It's said NAV-ih-lan /ˈnæv.ɪ.lɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Navilan a boy or girl name?

Navilan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Navilan?

Navilan is a rare name for boys in the U.S.