Nayelis
Every Nayelis since 2001 — 535 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nayelis
Nayelis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,661 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 535 American babies have been named Nayelis. Its peak came in 2001, when 43 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 Nayelis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nayelis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,661 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,306 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,938 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,537 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,896 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,822 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,964 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,950 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,774 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,280 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,977 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,268 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,267 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,357 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,090 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,369 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,994 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,503 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,320 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,073 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,736 |
| 2004 | 17 | #7,013 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,246 |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,449 |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,241 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nayelis in 2025?
Nayelis ranked #5,661 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nayelis?
535 babies have been named Nayelis in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nayelis most popular?
Nayelis peaked in 2001, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Nayelis a boy or girl name?
Nayelis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nayelis rising or falling?
Nayelis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.