Vinay

Vinay is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “humility.” In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Vinay at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“humility”
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪneɪ/

About the name Vinay

Vinay belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “humility” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Vinay first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2016 in 1985, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 1,132 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vinay in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#2016 in 1985
Peak year
2003
Babies named Vinay in 2024
5
Total since 1880
1,132

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vinay mean?

Vinay means “humility” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Vinay a boy or girl name?

Vinay is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vinay?

Vinay comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Vinay?

Vinay first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #2016 in 1985, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Vinay?

Vinay is pronounced /ˈvɪneɪ/ (IPA).

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