Find out how popular the first name Thaily has been for the last 22 years (from 2002 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Thaily by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Thaily is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Thaily.

The history of the first name Thaily

The name Thaily has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "thaila," meaning "oil" or "ghee." The name may have been given to children born during auspicious times associated with the use of oil in religious ceremonies or rituals.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Thaily can be found in the Rigveda, a sacred Hindu scripture compiled around 1500 BCE. The Rigveda mentions a sage named Thaily, who was revered for his knowledge and wisdom. However, little is known about the specific details of this historical figure.

In the 5th century BCE, a prominent Indian philosopher named Thaily Naidhuvi is mentioned in several ancient texts. Naidhuvi was a follower of the Ajivika school of Indian philosophy and is credited with developing some of the core principles of this belief system.

During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over a large part of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, there was a renowned poet and scholar named Thaily Kaviraj. Kaviraj was known for his mastery of Sanskrit literature and is believed to have authored several works, though few have survived to the modern day.

In the 11th century, a Rajput warrior named Thaily Singh was known for his bravery and military prowess. Singh fought against the invading forces of Mahmud of Ghazni and is celebrated in several folk tales and ballads from that era.

Another notable figure with the name Thaily was a 16th-century Mughal princess named Thaily Begum. She was the daughter of Emperor Akbar and is widely regarded as one of the most influential women of the Mughal Empire, known for her patronage of art and culture.

Data source

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