Boy · #2,899 in 2026

Abhay

Name: Popularity of the name Abhay in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Abhay, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,899

Peak Rank

#2,550 (2016)

Total Babies

982

5-Yr Trend

+31%

1977

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#2550

Peak Rank

982

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Abhay

The earliest SSA record of Abhay as a baby boy name dates back to 1977, when 7 babies received it. 2016 was its biggest year on record, with 49 newborns named Abhay — #2,550 in the national rankings. About 40% of every Abhay on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Abhay ranks #2,899 for baby boys with 43 births, rising sharply (+31% over the past five years). All told, over 982 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Abhay

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abhay is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Abhi
Abha
Abae
Abray
Abiah
Abou
Ahoy
Abot
Abee
Abreu
Aboo
Abre

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abhay

What does the name Abhay mean?

Abhay is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Abhay in 2026?

In 2026, Abhay ranks #2,899 among boys' names in the U.S., with 43 babies given the name that year.

When was Abhay most popular?

Abhay reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #2,550 that year with 49 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Abhay most popular?

Abhay has historically been most popular in Virginia, New Jersey, Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Abhay.

Is Abhay a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Abhay is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Abhay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abhay include Abdias, Sailor, Kaizyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abhay

Abhay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 982 births in the dataset. Abhay's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #2,550. Use the chart and map above to compare Abhay's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.