Total births
503
Boys' name · since 2009
Nayel
Since 2009, U.S. Social Security records show 503 babies named Nayel, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2208
- among boys today
- 503
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nayel is the #2208 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 503 recorded since 2009.
Nayel has 503 recorded births among boys since 2009, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2208 as of the latest data, more common than 85% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2025.
- #2208 among boys today
- 503 born since 2009
- 2020s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nayel is currently the #2208 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 503 born since 2009, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2208
- among boys today
- 503
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Nayel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2208
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Nayel was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
89 babies were named Nayel in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Nayel compares
503 Top 43% higher than 57% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nayel's all-time total is 37% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nayel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 503 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 89 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nayel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nayel splits its recorded history at 2018: 79% of all births land in the more recent half, 21% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2012 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 89 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nayel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,208
Active since
2009
Nayel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 89
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Nayel popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2023 (Nayel as girls' name)
Nayel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nayel's strongest decade.
322 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Nayel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s
2010s
175 births
- 2020s
2020s
322 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 322 births (64% of all-time use).
How Nayel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nayel's total volume
Nayel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nayel by state
Where Nayel concentrates geographically, total births since 2009
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 54 | 10.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 49 | 9.7% |
| #3 | California | | 43 | 8.5% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 29 | 5.8% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 7 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Washington | | 5 | 1.0% |
New York share of Nayel's total US births 10.7%
Even split
54 of 503 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nayel? ▼
503 babies have been named Nayel since 2009. It currently ranks #2208 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 89 births.
When was Nayel most popular? ▼
Nayel was most popular in the 2020s decade with 322 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Nayel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nayel are New York (54 births), Texas (49 births), California (43 births).
How long has the name Nayel been used? ▼
Records for Nayel go back to 2009, giving 17 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nayel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naythan, Nayan, Nayib, Nayden, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nayel's data
- New York records the most Nayels (54 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nayel
Nearby Names Like Nayel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nayel
Naythan Boy
#7430 813 births
Nayan Boy
#5774 578 births
Nayib Boy
#5772 235 births
Nayden Boy
#11738 199 births
Naythen Boy
147 births
Compare Nayel side by side: Nayel vs Naythan Nayel vs Nayan Nayel vs Nayib
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Nayel
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2009–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nayel: #2208 Boys' Name - 503 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nayel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nayel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.