Nayeli
Nayeli is a girls' name of Native American origin meaning “uncertain.” It ranked #270 in the United States in 2025. Nayeli is a Zapotec name of uncertain meaning, used mainly in Mexico and by Hispanic families in the United States.
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how do you pronounce Nayeli?
nah-YEH-lee
where does the name Nayeli come from?
A feminine name of Zapotec origin whose meaning is uncertain.
It is often said to mean I love you, though that meaning is not established. The Zapotec civilization of Oaxaca, one of Mesoamerica's earliest, left a rich cultural legacy.
how popular is this name?
Nayeli has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 32 years since 1993, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #175 in 2001, and ranked #270 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #270 |
| 2024 | #318 |
| 2023 | #333 |
| 2022 | #337 |
| 2021 | #383 |
| 2020 | #424 |
| 2019 | #433 |
| 2018 | #410 |
| 2017 | #497 |
| 2016 | #474 |
| 2010 | #387 |
| 2001 | #175 |
| 2000 | #605 |
| 1993 | #983 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Nayeli fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Nayeli
Nayeli is used mainly in the Hispanic community in the United States and in Mexico.
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quick answers about Nayeli
What does the name Nayeli mean?
Nayeli means “uncertain”.
What is the origin of the name Nayeli?
Nayeli comes from the Native American naming tradition.
How popular is the name Nayeli?
Nayeli ranked #270 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2001, at #175, and it has spent 32 years in the top 1,000 since 1993.
Is Nayeli a boy or girl name?
Nayeli is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Nayeli?
Nayeli is pronounced nah-YEH-lee, with 3 syllables.
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