Rising since 2020, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Nayelis since 2001
Babies named Nayelis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 221 |
| 2010s | 225 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Nayelis is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, making it a decidedly contemporary choice. It reached its peak popularity in its debut year, ranking 5,554th, with an occurrence of roughly 1 in every 73,058 baby girls. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2020, reflecting a possible renewed interest in its melodic sound. The name is most common in Florida, suggesting regional appeal. Nayelis exemplifies the trend of creating distinctive names by blending fashionable phonetic elements, a hallmark of early-21st-century American naming practices.
Nayelis first appeared in U.S. records in 2001, suggesting a modern coinage. It likely blends the fashionable prefix 'Na-' (as in Natalie or Nayeli) with a suffix '-elis' fashionable in the early 2000s, possibly influenced by names like Angelis or the Hebrew El. Its sudden emergence without historical precedent points to an invented name.
Where Nayelis is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Naya, Ellie, Nay
Sibling names for Nayelis
Names that share Nayelis's style, for a brother or sister.
