Eye or sight
Derived from the Sanskrit word for 'eye,' Nayan carries the connotation of vision and perception. In many Indian cultures, it is a poetic name symbolizing clarity and the window to the soul. It is a classic choice in South Asia that remains rare and distinctive in the United States.
Less common today
Nayan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,424 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Indian international cricketer
Film director and producer
