Nayeli: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced nah-YEL-ee · 3 syllables
Presumably from Zapotec nadxieelii (“I love you”).
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- nah-YEL-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #270
- US babies a year
- about 980 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Nayeli?
Nayeli was the #270 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,151 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Nayeli?
Half of US adults named Nayeli are older than 24; most are between 18 and 34. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Nayeli
How do you pronounce Nayeli?
Nayeli is pronounced nah-YEL-ee.
How popular is the name Nayeli?
Nayeli was the #270 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,151 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Nayeli?
Half of US adults named Nayeli are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 34.