Nayeli Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Nayeli Overview

Meaning

I love you

Gender

Girl

Origin

Native American

Etymology

Derived from Zapotec, meaning “I love you”​

Pronunciation

/naɪˈjɛli/

Popularity

Nayeli is cherished primarily within the Latino community and has seen notable use in the USA and Mexico. In the USA, Nayeli ranked 331st for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Unique, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Compassionate, graceful, creative, warm

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Nayeli is often linked to expressions of love and affection, reflecting its meaning in the Zapotec language.

Name Day

May 15th (Mexico)
A Deep Dive

Nayeli Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Nahueli, Nayelli, Nayely, Nayela, Nayelya, Nayle

Common Nicknames

Naya, Yeli, Lili, Yaya, Nyla

Diminutives

Nay, Yel, Naye, Nelly

Famous People

  • Nayeli Rangel
    (Mexican Soccer Player)
  • Nayeli Salvador
    (Mexican Actress)
  • Nayeli Rubio
    (Mexican-American Artist)
  • Nayeli Gómez
    (Spanish Singer)
  • Nayeli García
    (Honduran Activist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Nayeli
    ("My Name is Earl," TV Series)
  • Nayeli
    ("Under the Same Moon," Film)
  • Nayeli
    ("Once Upon a Quinceañera," Novel)
  • Nayeli
    ("The Gifted," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Nayeli?

Nayeli means “I love you” in the Zapotec language, reflecting a deep sense of affection and warmth. People named Nayeli are often associated with love and care.

What Is the Origin of The Name Nayeli?

Nayeli has its roots in the Zapotec language, an indigenous tongue spoken in the Oaxaca region of Mexico. This name is traditionally used by the Zapotec people, reflecting their rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

Nayeli Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Nayeli in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3832021#3362022#3312023
Top 3 Rankings#1752001#2632002#3312023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Nayeli

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023331
(+5 from 2022)
929
(-26 from 2022)
0.05311
2022336
(+47 from 2021)
955
(+139 from 2021)
0.05326
2021383
(+39 from 2020)
816
(+92 from 2020)
0.04555
2020422
(+10 from 2019)
724
(-14 from 2019)
0.04096
2019432
(-22 from 2018)
738
(-16 from 2018)
0.04022
2018410
(+87 from 2017)
754
(+125 from 2017)
0.04055
2017497
(-23 from 2016)
629
(-41 from 2016)
0.03330
2016474
(-17 from 2015)
670
(-22 from 2015)
0.03461
2015457
(-55 from 2014)
692
(-117 from 2014)
0.03547
2014402
(-4 from 2013)
809
(+36 from 2013)
0.04135
2013398
(-30 from 2012)
773
(-76 from 2012)
0.04010
2012368
(+14 from 2011)
849
(+22 from 2011)
0.04377
2011382
(+5 from 2010)
827
(+4 from 2010)
0.04268
2010387
(-14 from 2009)
823
(-42 from 2009)
0.04198
2009373
(-21 from 2008)
865
(-82 from 2008)
0.04271
2008352
(+26 from 2007)
947
(+78 from 2007)
0.04547
2007378
(+19 from 2006)
869
(+60 from 2006)
0.04106
2006397
(-26 from 2005)
809
(-35 from 2005)
0.03870
2005371
(+20 from 2004)
844
(+53 from 2004)
0.04159
2004391
(+41 from 2003)
791
(+92 from 2003)
0.03920
2003432
(-169 from 2002)
699
(-508 from 2002)
0.03484
2002263
(-88 from 2001)
1207
(-638 from 2001)
0.06111
2001175
(+430 from 2000)
1845
(+1427 from 2000)
0.09314
2000605
(+136 from 1999)
418
(+116 from 1999)
0.02094
1999741
(+52 from 1998)
302
(+32 from 1998)
0.01551
1998793
(+75 from 1997)
270
(+35 from 1997)
0.01393
1997868
(+1 from 1996)
235
(+7 from 1996)
0.01231
1996869
(+101 from 1995)
228
(+34 from 1995)
0.01189
1995970
(+53 from 1994)
194
(+13 from 1994)
0.01010
19941023
(-40 from 1993)
181
(-7 from 1993)
0.00928
1993983
(+67 from 1992)
188
(+13 from 1992)
0.00954
19921050
(+117 from 1991)
175
(+25 from 1991)
0.00873
19911167
(+419 from 1990)
150
(+55 from 1990)
0.00738
19901586
(+441 from 1989)
95
(+33 from 1989)
0.00462
19892027
(+1137 from 1988)
62
(+31 from 1988)
0.00311
19883164
(+93 from 1987)
31
(+3 from 1987)
0.00161
19873257
(-123 from 1986)
28
(-1 from 1986)
0.00149
19863134
(+718 from 1985)
29
(+8 from 1985)
0.00157
19853852
(-937 from 1984)
21
(-9 from 1984)
0.00114
19842915
(+5132 from 1983)
30
(+23 from 1983)
0.00166
19838047
(+1062 from 1981)
7
(+1 from 1981)
0.00039
19820
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19819109
(-98 from 1979)
6
No change from 1979
0.00034
19800
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19799011
(-568 from 1977)
6
No change from 1977
0.00035
19780
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19778443
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00036
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0
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0.0000
19740
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0
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0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19720
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0
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0.0000
19670
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0.0000
19660
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19650
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19640
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19630
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19620
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19590
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American States Popularity Rankings for Nayeli

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1842021#1872022#1722023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2052021#1802022#1772023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2652021#3372022#3452023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3502021#3272022#4052023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6782021#5852022#4172023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2102021#1672022#1472023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2732021#3072022#2332023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5862021#5092022#4432023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4632021#3162022#2982023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6062021#4962022#5922023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5272021#3242022#6662023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2002021#3072022#1332023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#7762021#3332022#5682023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4142021#1572022#2352023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9322021#6902022#5872023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4802021#5002022#4922023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1652021#1062022#1902023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#8132021#7702022#5842023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5042021#4692022#7282023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2822021#1792022#3802023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7152021#3972022#4402023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4632021#3532022#3392023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4002021#4582022#3562023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5432021#6372022#5272023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#10382021#6492022#6632023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5822019#5032020#2862021

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6902021#3292022#4022023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8272021#5972022#4872023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6052021#7092022#5892023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2632017#3372018#1712022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3802020#4852021#3902023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6162020#9852022#5102023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4212019#3002022#5562023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5502019#3202022#6552023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6592021#4922022#5372023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2052019#1802021#2052022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7222018#7012020#6322023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2822001#2602007#1392011

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7152014#10002015#9392022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6232018#6222022

Popularity Rankings for Nayeli in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1192001#672002

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#2492020#2182021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2372016#2922017#2672018

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9392020#5882021#7562022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7092010#8692017

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#14882011#13442017#15892021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Nayeli a Name for Boys or Girls?

You’ll mostly find girls named Nayeli, since it carries a sweet and tender vibe that’s often associated with femininity.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Nayeli

Nayeli in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Nayeli Rangel (Soccer Player, born 1992): A Mexican soccer player who has played for the national team and various clubs.
  • Nayeli Salvador (Actress, born 1990): A Mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas and films.
  • Nayeli Rubio (Artist, born 1985): A Mexican-American visual artist celebrated for her vibrant and contemporary artworks.
  • Nayeli Gómez (Singer, born 1980): A Spanish singer-songwriter recognized for her contributions to Latin pop music.
  • Nayeli García (Activist, 1975–2020): A Honduran activist who worked tirelessly for human rights and environmental causes.
  • Nayeli Santos (Journalist, born 1978): A Brazilian journalist and news anchor with a focus on investigative reporting.
  • Nayeli Rivera (Dancer, born 1995): An American dancer and choreographer known for her performances on stage and television.
  • Nayeli ("My Name is Earl," 2005 TV Series): A character in a comedic TV show revolving around karma and redemption.
  • Nayeli ("Under the Same Moon," 2007 Film): A young girl who embarks on a journey to reunite with her mother in the United States.
  • Nayeli ("Once Upon a Quinceañera," 2007 Novel): A coming-of-age story about a young girl named Nayeli preparing for her quinceañera.
  • Nayeli ("The Gifted," 2017 TV Series): A mutant with unique abilities who becomes part of a resistance group.
  • "Nayeli's Song" (2018 Song): A song celebrating the strength and beauty of a woman named Nayeli.
  • "Nayeli's Journey" (2019 Film): Follows a young woman's adventure as she travels across countries to find her roots.
  • Nayeli Beach (Oaxaca, Mexico): A scenic beach located on the Pacific coast, popular for its clear waters and beautiful sunsets.
  • Nayeli Park (San José, Costa Rica): A public park in the heart of San José, offering green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • Nayeli River (Chiapas, Mexico): A river flowing through the Chiapas region, surrounded by lush vegetation and diverse wildlife.
  • Nayeli Hills (Guerrero, Mexico): A range of hills offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and a variety of hiking trails.
  • Nayeli Village (Jalisco, Mexico): A small village known for its traditional culture and vibrant community festivals.
  • Nayeli Plaza (Lima, Peru): A bustling plaza located in the city center, featuring shops, restaurants, and historic buildings.
  • Nayeli Forest (Michoacán, Mexico): A dense forest area home to numerous species of flora and fauna, ideal for nature walks and bird watching.

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