Nayeli
Every Nayeli since 1977 — 24,665 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nayeli
Nayeli is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #271 in 2025 with 1,151 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 24,665 American babies have been named Nayeli. Its peak came in 2001, when 1,845 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nayeli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nayeli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,151 | #271 | — | — |
| 2024 | 964 | #318 | — | — |
| 2023 | 931 | #333 | — | — |
| 2022 | 957 | #337 | — | — |
| 2021 | 817 | #383 | — | — |
| 2020 | 724 | #424 | — | — |
| 2019 | 738 | #434 | — | — |
| 2018 | 755 | #410 | — | — |
| 2017 | 629 | #498 | — | — |
| 2016 | 670 | #474 | — | — |
| 2015 | 692 | #458 | — | — |
| 2014 | 810 | #402 | — | — |
| 2013 | 773 | #398 | — | — |
| 2012 | 849 | #369 | — | — |
| 2011 | 827 | #382 | — | — |
| 2010 | 823 | #388 | — | — |
| 2009 | 866 | #373 | — | — |
| 2008 | 947 | #352 | — | — |
| 2007 | 869 | #378 | — | — |
| 2006 | 809 | #399 | — | — |
| 2005 | 844 | #372 | — | — |
| 2004 | 792 | #391 | 5 | #12,644 |
| 2003 | 699 | #432 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,208 | #263 | 9 | #7,457 |
| 2001 | 1,845 | #175 | — | — |
| 2000 | 418 | #607 | — | — |
| 1995 | 194 | #973 | — | — |
| 1990 | 95 | #1,592 | — | — |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,944 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nayeli in 2025?
Nayeli ranked #271 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,151 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nayeli?
24,665 babies have been named Nayeli in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nayeli most popular?
Nayeli peaked in 2001, when 1,845 newborns received the name.
Is Nayeli a boy or girl name?
Nayeli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nayeli rising or falling?
Nayeli is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.