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Nilay

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Pronounced nih-LY /nɪˈlaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A Hindi/Sanskrit name meaning 'a home; abode; resting place' (nilay). Also used in Turkish (nil, 'the Nile; indigo' + ay, 'moon'). Warm and rooted.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm name: Nilay is Hindi/Sanskrit for 'a home; abode' (said 'nih-LY'). Rooted and gentle.
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Origin LowHindi, Sanskrit
MeaningA Hindi/Sanskrit name meaning 'a home; abode; resting place' (nilay). Also used in Turkish (nil, 'the Nile; indigo' + ay, 'moon'). Warm and rooted.
U.S. rank (2023)#13079 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320092023

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

Nilay means 'a home; abode; resting place' in Hindi and Sanskrit, and doubles as a Turkish name. It reads warm and rooted — rare in the U.S. (said 'nih-LY').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in South Asian and Turkish families. Rare, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Nilay is Hindi/Sanskrit for 'a home; abode; resting place,' and also a Turkish name (nil, 'Nile; indigo,' + ay, 'moon') — a warm, rooted choice (said 'nih-LY').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Nilay — Hindi/Sanskrit 'home; abode'

Variations

NilayaNilaiNeelay

Nicknames

NilaLay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nilay mean?

Nilay is Hindi/Sanskrit for 'a home; abode; resting place'; also a Turkish name.

How do you pronounce Nilay?

It's said nih-LY /nɪˈlaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nilay a boy or girl name?

Nilay is a girl's name.

How popular is Nilay?

Nilay is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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