Naik

Naik Meaning & Origin

About Naik
The surname Naik is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people of the Marathi and Konkani communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Nayaka," which means leader or chief. The surname Naik is often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or leadership in ancient Indian society, such as military commanders or village heads. Today, it is a prevalent surname among various communities in India and is often used as a title or honorific for individuals who hold positions of authority or expertise in their respective fields.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Naik is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Naik: 3,047
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,528
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Naik based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Naik is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NK
πŸ”Š Soundex
N020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/neΙͺk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Naik in Braille

Here's how to represent Naik in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Naik in braille

How to sign the name Naik using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Naik using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Naik in sign language

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