Girl · #5,178 in 2026

Nylee

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

Current Rank

#5,178

Peak Rank

#5,121 (2014)

Total Babies

317

5-Yr Trend

+42%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#5121

Peak Rank

317

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nylee

Nylee first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 26 Nylees were born — ranking #5,162 that year. As of 2026, Nylee ranks #5,178 for baby girls with 25 births, rising sharply (+42% over the past five years). In total, more than 317 Nylees 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 Nylee

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nylee 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 Nylee

What does the name Nylee mean?

Nylee is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nylee in 2026?

In 2026, Nylee ranks #5,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.

When was Nylee most popular?

Nylee reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #5,121 that year with 26 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nylee a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nylee?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nylee include Mailin, Jordie, Baylin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nylee

Nylee is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 317 births in the dataset. Nylee's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #5,121. Use the chart and map above to compare Nylee'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.