Nayeli Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nayeli is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nayeli?
Nayeli is spelled N-A-Y-E-L-I. The name has 6 letters.
Nayeli at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Nayeli means “I love you” in the indigenous Zapotec language of Mexico.
- Origin
- Nayeli is commonly associated with Zapotec origins and is used predominantly in Mexico and among Mexican communities in the United States.
- Pronunciation
- NAH-yeh-lee · 3 syllables
Nayeli Popularity in 2025
Rank#270
Recorded Births1,151
- Girls usage rose 48 places to #270 and recorded 187 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nayeli Mean?
Nayeli means “I love you” in the indigenous Zapotec language of Mexico.
Origin: Nayeli is commonly associated with Zapotec origins and is used predominantly in Mexico and among Mexican communities in the United States.
How Do You Pronounce Nayeli?
PronunciationNAH-yeh-lee
Syllables3
Nayeli Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,151 | #270 |
| 2024 | Girls | 964 | #318 |
| 2023 | Girls | 931 | #333 |
| 2022 | Girls | 957 | #337 |
| 2021 | Girls | 817 | #383 |
| 2020 | Girls | 724 | #424 |
| 2019 | Girls | 738 | #433 |
| 2018 | Girls | 755 | #410 |
| 2017 | Girls | 629 | #497 |
| 2016 | Girls | 670 | #474 |
| 2015 | Girls | 692 | #458 |
| 2014 | Girls | 810 | #402 |
| 2013 | Girls | 773 | #398 |
| 2012 | Girls | 849 | #368 |
| 2011 | Girls | 827 | #382 |
| 2010 | Girls | 823 | #387 |
| 2009 | Girls | 866 | #371 |
| 2008 | Girls | 947 | #352 |
| 2007 | Girls | 869 | #378 |
| 2006 | Girls | 809 | #397 |
| 2005 | Girls | 844 | #371 |
| 2004 | Girls | 792 | #391 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2003 | Girls | 699 | #432 |
When Was Nayeli Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2001 · Girls
1,845 recorded births
National rank #175
2002 · Girls
1,208 recorded births
National rank #262
2025 · Girls
1,151 recorded births
National rank #270
2024 · Girls
964 recorded births
National rank #318
Where Nayeli Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #94 | 14 |
| AZ | #121 | 51 |
| CA | #137 | 220 |
| TX | #148 | 214 |
| NV | #150 | 16 |
| RI | #150 | 6 |
| CO | #179 | 33 |
| OK | #185 | 21 |