Total births
17
Unisex name · since 1979
Narayana
Narayana has 17 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 17
- total births
- 1979–2006
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Narayana is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 17 have been recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Narayana recorded 17 times among boys since 1979, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2006.
- 17 total births
- 1979–2006 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
17 boys have been named Narayana since 1979, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2006.
- 17
- total births
- 1979–2006
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Narayana was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
6 babies were named Narayana in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Narayana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Narayana's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Narayana at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Narayana popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2006
- Peak year (1979)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Narayana popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2002 (Narayana as girls' name)
Narayana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Narayana's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Narayana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 6 births (35% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Narayana? ▼
17 babies have been named Narayana since 1979. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1979 with 6 births.
When was Narayana most popular? ▼
Narayana was most popular in the 1970s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Is Narayana a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Narayana is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 17 births, and as a girl's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Narayana been used? ▼
Records for Narayana go back to 1979, giving 28 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Narayana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Narciso, Narek, Narayan, Naren, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Narayana's data
- Narayana's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Narayana
Nearby Names Like Narayana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Narayana
Narciso Boy
#10979 2,078 births
Narek Boy
#4263 675 births
Narayan Boy
273 births
Naren Boy
209 births
Narada Boy
201 births
Compare Narayana side by side: Narayana vs Narciso Narayana vs Narek Narayana vs Narayan
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1979–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Narayana: Baby Name Since 1979 - 17 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/narayana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Narayana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.