Anayeli
Anayeli is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
I love you.
Origin and history
Anayeli is a feminine name of Indigenous Mexican (Zapotec) origin, traditionally understood to mean 'I love you'. It gained popular recognition in Mexico and has been consistently used in the United States since the late 20th century. The name offers a distinctive rhythmic sound and a tender etymological meaning.
Popularity in the United States
2,635 babies in the United States have been named Anayeli since 1880. It ranks #3439 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1621.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.9 %)
- TX (27.2 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- AZ (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 433 |
| 2000-2010 | 974 |
| 2010-2019 | 725 |
| 2020-2029 | 480 |
Nicknames
Ana, Yeli, Ani
Fun facts
- The name originates from the indigenous Zapotec language spoken primarily in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
- Anayeli began appearing regularly in U.S. birth records in the 1990s and has maintained steady usage since.