Nilany
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nilany
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Nilany is a female first name that has its origin in Sri Lanka, particularly in the Tamil language. Translated into English, the name means 'the blue-eyed one' or 'the sapphire'.
What does the name Nilany mean?
The name Nilany has its roots in Sri Lanka (Tamil). It can be translated into English as 'the blue-eyed one' or 'the sapphire'. The etymological origins are either from the Sanskrit word nī́la (नील), meaning 'dark blue' or 'purple', or from the Tamil nīlam (நீலம்), meaning 'blue' or 'sapphire'. Related forms include Nilam, Nilana, and Nilanthi.
Where does the name Nilany come from?
Nilany is a female first name with Sanskrit roots and carries the meaning 'the blue-eyed one'. The name is composed of nī́la (नील), which means 'dark blue' or 'purple' in Sanskrit, and nīlam (நீலம்), which means 'blue' or 'sapphire' in Tamil. The languages associated with this name are Sinhalese and Tamil.
How do you pronounce Nilany?
Ni-lah-nii
Popularity
In Germany, Nilany is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th. To illustrate the global popularity and frequency of Nilany, here are the rankings of the name in various countries over the past years.
Nicknames & pet names
Nila / Nile / Nili / Nilu
Frequently asked questions about the name Nilany
What is the origin of the name Nilany?
Nilany is a female first name with roots in Sanskrit and Tamil. It is common in the Sinhalese and Tamil languages.
What does the name Nilany mean?
The name Nilany means 'the blue-eyed one' and has etymological origins in the Sanskrit word nī́la, which means 'dark blue' or 'purple', as well as in the Tamil nīlam, which means 'blue' or 'sapphire'.
How popular is the name Nilany?
The name Nilany is primarily common in Sri Lanka and among Tamils, but it is less known outside these regions and therefore not very popular.