Girl · #3,532 in 2026

Nyeli

Name: Popularity of the name Nyeli in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nyeli, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,532

Peak Rank

#3,532 (2026)

Total Babies

407

5-Yr Trend

+99%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3532

Peak Rank

407

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyeli

Nyeli first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2001, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 44 Nyelis were born — ranking #3,532 that year. As of 2026, Nyeli ranks #3,532 for baby girls with 44 births, rising sharply (+99% over the past five years). In total, more than 407 Nyelis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Nyeli

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nyeli is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nihilo
Nicely
Nightly
Nelly
Nellie
Knightly
Nelli
Neli
Nyala
Noella
Nighly
Knicely

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyeli

What does the name Nyeli mean?

Nyeli is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyeli in 2026?

In 2026, Nyeli ranks #3,532 among girls' names in the U.S., with 44 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyeli most popular?

Nyeli reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,532 that year with 44 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nyeli most popular?

Nyeli has historically been most popular in Florida, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nyeli.

Is Nyeli a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nyeli is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nyeli?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyeli include Sakeena, Shaneen, Aron. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyeli

Nyeli is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 407 births in the dataset. Nyeli's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,532. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyeli's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.