Nay
Boy nameNay has been given to 89 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 2014.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
89
Peak year
2014 (12 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1921
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
12% girls / 88% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nay — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nay.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nay?
Nay has been given to 89 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nay peak?
Nay peaked in 2014, when 12 babies were given the name.
Is Nay a girl or boy name?
Nay is primarily a boy name (88% of babies named Nay are boys).
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