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Prayan

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Pronounced PRAH-yahn /ˈprΙ‘.jΙ‘n/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit prayana, 'a journey, a setting out, a departure; an advance' (a modern -an name); the gloss variesLow

In 30 seconds: A journey: Prayan is Sanskrit for 'a journey, a setting out'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'PRAH-yahn').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit prayana, 'a journey, a setting out, a departure; an advance' (a modern -an name); the gloss varies
U.S. rank (2024)#5377 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 196

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201920122024

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

Prayan comes from Sanskrit prayana, 'a journey, a setting out, a departure; an advance, progress' β€” a crisp, modern name across India, evoking forward motion (the precise modern gloss varies, which we note; said 'PRAH-yahn').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-journey-and-advance at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Prayan ties to Sanskrit prayana, 'a journey, a setting out, an advance' β€” a crisp, modern Indian name evoking forward motion and progress (the gloss varies, which we note; said 'PRAH-yahn').
Overall data confidence 50%
Sanskrit references β€” prayana β€” gloss varies

Variations

PrayaanPrayana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prayan mean?

Prayan is Sanskrit for 'a journey, a setting out; an advance'; the modern gloss varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Prayan?

It's said PRAH-yahn /ˈprΙ‘.jΙ‘n/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Prayan a boy or girl name?

Prayan is a boy's name.

How popular is Prayan?

Prayan is a rare name in the U.S.

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