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By Grace Royal · Jul 2026

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Nilay

OriginTurkish and Azerbaijani
Meaning"moon over the River Nile"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Nilay as a boy's name
NB Rank#2890

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The name Nilay peaked for girls at #13079 in 2023. Nilay is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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#6🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

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