Nyeli
Every Nyeli since 2001 — 355 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyeli
Nyeli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,248 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 355 American babies have been named Nyeli. Its peak came in 2023, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Nyeli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyeli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,248 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,945 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,815 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,763 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,520 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,265 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,572 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,720 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,180 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,750 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,115 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,195 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,721 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,242 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,341 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,045 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,275 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,655 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,165 |
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| 2001 | 7 | #13,112 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyeli in 2025?
Nyeli ranked #4,248 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyeli?
355 babies have been named Nyeli in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyeli most popular?
Nyeli peaked in 2023, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Nyeli a boy or girl name?
Nyeli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nyeli rising or falling?
Nyeli is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.