UK boy's name
Naryan
A Hindu name derived from Sanskrit narayan meaning "source of all beings".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Naryan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Naryan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 8 births.
This profile covers 62 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 62 living people in the UK are called Naryan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Naryan ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 8 boys were registered as Naryan.
- • About 62 living people in the UK are estimated to have Naryan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
8 births
Estimated living
62
2026
Meaning
What does Naryan mean?
The name Naryan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "Narayana," which is one of the principal names used to refer to the Hindu deity Vishnu.
In Hindu mythology, Narayana is considered the Supreme Being and the source of all material and spiritual universes. The name Narayana is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "Nara," meaning "the source of all human beings," and "Ayana," meaning "the resting place or the goal." Together, the name Narayana signifies the Supreme Being who is the source and ultimate goal of all human beings.
The name Naryan can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas, the Upanishads, and the Puranas, where it is frequently mentioned in various contexts related to Vishnu and his avatars (incarnations).
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Naryan can be found in the famous Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In the Mahabharata, Naryan is mentioned as one of the names of Lord Krishna, who is considered an avatar of Vishnu.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Naryan, including Naryan Raj Bhatta (1669-1749), a Nepali poet and playwright who is considered one of the pioneers of Nepali literature. Another famous Naryan was Naryan Shastri (1874-1940), an Indian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Vedanta and Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
In the realm of spirituality, Naryan has been the name of several influential figures, such as Naryan Maharaj (1885-1954), a prominent Indian spiritual leader and founder of the Narayana Dharma tradition. Additionally, Naryan Desai (1924-2015) was an Indian social worker and spiritual leader who played a crucial role in the development of the Swadhyaya Parivar movement.
Another notable individual with the name Naryan was Naryan Rajbhandari (1837-1891), a Nepali writer and scholar who made significant contributions to the development of modern Nepali language and literature.
While the name Naryan has a deep-rooted connection to Hindu mythology and spirituality, it has also been embraced by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, transcending its religious origins and becoming a popular name across different regions and communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Naryan over time
The chart below shows babies named Naryan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Naryan, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naryan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Naryan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4341 | 19 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4006 | 30 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3454 | 13 | 3 |
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FAQ
Naryan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Naryan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Naryan was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Naryan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 8 babies registered as Naryan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Naryan?
A Hindu name derived from Sanskrit narayan meaning "source of all beings".
How many people are called Naryan in the UK?
A total of 62 babies have been registered as Naryan across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.