Abhay

Abhay - A very unique male name

Abhay appeared on the charts for the first time in 2000 on position #3035. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Abhay and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Abhay? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Abhay. The baby boy name Abhay was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3800 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Abhay peaked in popularity 16 years ago in 2010 on position 2081.

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Abhay is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Abhay is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,577 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,577.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Abhay is where you live.

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Abhay origin and meaning

Sanskrit

From Sanskrit abhaya, 'fearless, without fear'

Abhay is a genuine Sanskrit word meaning freedom from fear, used as a boys' name in India for centuries and also familiar as an epithet in Hindu and Buddhist texts. US use runs from 2000, carried by Indian-American families. Actor Abhay Deol is a bearer of this exact spelling.

Attested etymology

Abhay is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Abhay, pop culture references for the name Abhay and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Abhay

We've found the following names that sound similar to Abhay, sorted by popularity.

Avi / Abe / Ayub / Ayoub / Aviv / Avyay / Ab / Ayyub / Abie / Ava /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Abhay

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Abhay a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Abhay?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ub-HAY · /əbˈheɪ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Abay — Simplified transliteration variant

Famous bearers

• Abhay Deol — Indian film actor known for Dev.D and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (b. 1976) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Abhay for a clear, positive Sanskrit meaning — fearlessness — in a short, dignified form.

Worth knowing

• English readers may stress the first syllable or read it as Abby