Prayan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Sanskrit, Prayan means 'journey' and symbolizes progress and growth.
Meaning of the Name Prayan
Prayan is a name of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'prayanam', which means 'journey'. The name signifies the idea of embarking on a spiritual or life journey. It can also symbolize progress, growth, and exploration. Prayan is often given to boys in India as a name that represents their potential to achieve great things.
Popularity of the Name Prayan
The popularity for the name Prayan peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 29 births, which ranked number 8,354 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Prayan had the most male births in 2019 with 29, which ranked number 3,709 out of 14,112 male names. The number of births for the name Prayan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 12 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among males, Prayan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 12 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Prayan
- 10 Year Trend of Prayan: 20.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Prayan: 20.00%
Popularity of Prayan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Prayan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Prayan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Prayan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Prayan
- Total Births of Prayan: 12 (1.84%)
- Male Births of Prayan: 12 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Prayan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. Male births for Prayan have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 12 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.