How Many People Are Named Nayeli?

Complete statistics for the name Nayeli: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nayeli
Very Rare
Zapotec

Nayeli is a name with a very rare charm, barely making it into the top 10,000 names ever given in the U.S., and only 1 in 14,163 Americans shares this name. There are over 23,300 people named Nayeli alive today, with the most births recorded in 2001.

~23,300
Living in US
1 in 14,163
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
I love you
🌐
Origin
Zapotec
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Warm Expressive Loving Spirited
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and a natural ability to uplift others. People connected to the number 3 are often seen as communicative and joyful, with a gift for bringing energy into the spaces around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

23,300
Worldwide Bearers
#18,447
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
17
🇨🇦 Canada
13
🇪🇨 Ecuador
13
🇨🇱 Chile
8
🇫🇷 France
8
🇵🇾 Paraguay
6
🇹🇭 Thailand
5
🇸🇪 Sweden
5
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
5
🇩🇪 Germany
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
14 (0%)
♀ Female
23,286 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
22,070
Would be under 30 (94%)
1,437
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 23,507 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nayeli Through the Generations

The name Nayeli has a unique story, with a peak in popularity in 2001 when 1,845 babies were named Nayeli. Today, it remains a modern choice, with 94% of Nayeli being under 30 years old. This stark contrast between its peak and current stable status is intriguing. The gap between the total births (23,507) and the living population (23,300) is small, suggesting many Nayeli haven't reached their 30s yet. The age distribution shows a clear skew towards younger individuals, with only 1,437 people aged 30-60 and none over 60, indicating a relatively new generation of Nayeli.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6,464
Texas 4,483
Illinois 1,197
Florida 1,097
Arizona 873
New York 861
Colorado 551
Georgia 511
Washington 490
North Carolina 458

⭐ Famous People Named Nayeli

Nayeli is a feminine given name of Zapotec origin of uncertain meaning. It has been used primarily in the Hispanic community in the United States as well as in Mexico.…

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✨ Similar Names to Nayeli

📄 About the Name Nayeli

How Many People Have the Name Nayeli?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 23,300 people in the United States currently share the name Nayeli. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,163 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nayeli a Common or Rare Name?

Nayeli is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nayeli Mean?

Nayeli means "I love you" and comes from Zapotec origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nayeli in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Nayeli Most Popular?

The name Nayeli reached peak popularity in 2001, with 1,845 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nayeli?

Approximately 23,300 people named Nayeli live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23,507. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,163 Americans.

Is Nayeli a rare name?

Nayeli is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,163 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nayeli mean?

Nayeli means "I love you" and comes from Zapotec origins.

Is Nayeli more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nayeli are male and 100% are female.

When was Nayeli most popular?

Nayeli peaked in 2001 with 1,845 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US23,300
All-Time Births23,507
1 in X1 in 14,163
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2001
World Rank#18,447
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.