Total births
355
Girls' name · since 2001
Nyeli
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 355 babies named Nyeli, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3950
- among girls today
- 355
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
355 babies have been named Nyeli since 2001, making it today's #3950 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nyeli recorded 355 times among girls since 2001, holding rank #3950 nationally today, ahead of 78% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #3950 among girls today
- 355 born since 2001
- 2020s peak decade
- 78% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nyeli is currently the #3950 girls' name in America, more common than 78% of girls - 355 born since 2001, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3950
- among girls today
- 355
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Nyeli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3950
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 78% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Nyeli was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
40 babies were named Nyeli in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Nyeli compares
355 48th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Nyeli's all-time total is 7% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nyeli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 355 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nyeli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nyeli's full recorded timeline at 2016, 71% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 29% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2001, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 40 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nyeli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,950
Active since
2001
Nyeli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Nyeli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nyeli's strongest decade.
183 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Nyeli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
- 2010s
2010s
129 births
- 2020s
2020s
183 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 183 births (52% of all-time use).
Nyeli by state
Where Nyeli concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 37 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 17 | 4.8% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Nyeli's total US births 10.4%
Even split
37 of 355 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nyeli? ▼
355 babies have been named Nyeli since 2001. It currently ranks #3950 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 40 births.
When was Nyeli most popular? ▼
Nyeli was most popular in the 2020s decade with 183 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Nyeli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nyeli are Texas (37 births), Florida (17 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Nyeli been used? ▼
Records for Nyeli go back to 2001, giving 25 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nyeli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nyesha, Nyema, Nyelle, Nyeisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nyeli's data
- Texas records the most Nyelis (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Nyeli
Nearby Names Like Nyeli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nyeli
Nyesha Girl
1,537 births
Nyema Girl
#9123 684 births
Nyelle Girl
#3870 579 births
Nyeisha Girl
450 births
Nyellie Girl
#3747 314 births
Compare Nyeli side by side: Nyeli vs Nyesha Nyeli vs Nyema Nyeli vs Nyelle
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nyeli
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998 births · Peak 2011
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301 births · Peak 2022
Raniya #3948
1,597 births · Peak 2008
Abigaelle #3952
375 births · Peak 2022
Milaya #3947
435 births · Peak 2025
Kynzlee #3953
1,170 births · Peak 2019
Amariana #3946
1,098 births · Peak 2012
Analeya #3954
274 births · Peak 2025
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, 2001–2025 (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. "Nyeli: #3950 Girls' Name - 355 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nyeli. 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 Nyeli 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.