Nayeli
Nayeli is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
I love you.
Origin and history
Nayeli is a feminine given name of Zapotec origin, traditionally translated as 'I love you'. It gained notable popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Today, it remains a well-established and cherished choice across the country.
Popularity in the United States
24,651 babies in the United States have been named Nayeli since 1880. It ranks #927 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #342.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.3 %)
- TX (19.9 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- AZ (3.9 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 214 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,018 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,297 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,566 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,544 |
Nicknames
Naye, Yeli
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Zapotec languages spoken primarily in Oaxaca, Mexico.
- Nayeli entered widespread usage in the United States in the 1990s, peaking in the top 200 baby girl names during the early 2000s.