From the Sinai Peninsula or the mountain of God
Sinay is a rare variant of Sinai, referring to the biblical Mount Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Its etymology is debated, potentially linked to the Semitic word for 'bush' or the ancient moon god Sin. In a modern context, it is often chosen for its spiritual resonance and unique sound.
Less common today
Sinay isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,580 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).