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Vinayak

♂ Boy

Pronounced vih-NAH-yak /vɪˈnɑ.jɑk/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit vinayaka, 'a leader; a guide; the remover of obstacles'; an epithet of the god Ganesha; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: A leader; a remover of obstacles: Vinayak is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'vih-NAH-yak'). We note the deity.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit vinayaka, 'a leader; a guide; the remover of obstacles'; an epithet of the god Ganesha; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2025)#9646 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119892025

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

Vinayak comes from the Sanskrit vinayaka, 'a leader; a guide; the remover of obstacles'; an epithet of the god Ganesha (we note the deity). A lyrical, classic name (said 'vih-NAH-yak').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-remover-of-obstacles at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Vinayak is Sanskrit for 'a leader; the remover of obstacles' — an epithet of the god Ganesha — a lyrical, auspicious name (we note the deity; said 'vih-NAH-yak').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Vinayak — Sanskrit; deity epithet

Variations

VinayakaVinayek

Nicknames

Vinay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vinayak mean?

Vinayak is Sanskrit for 'a leader; the remover of obstacles'; an epithet of the god Ganesha. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Vinayak?

It's said vih-NAH-yak /vɪˈnɑ.jɑk/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vinayak a boy or girl name?

Vinayak is a boy's name.

How popular is Vinayak?

Vinayak is a very rare name in the U.S.

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