Girl · #15,082 in 2026

Nyell

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

Current Rank

#15,082

Peak Rank

#15,031 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2020

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#15031

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nyell

Nyell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 5 Nyells were born — ranking #15,031 that year. As of 2026, Nyell ranks #15,082 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Nyells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nyell

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyell

What does the name Nyell mean?

Nyell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nyell in 2026?

In 2026, Nyell ranks #15,082 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nyell most popular?

Nyell reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #15,031 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Nyell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nyell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nyell include Abney, Akenya, Allesia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nyell

Nyell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Nyell's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #15,031. Use the chart and map above to compare Nyell'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.