Total births
290
Girls' name · since 2007
Nyelli
290 babies named Nyelli in U.S. Social Security records since 2007, with the highest year being 2022. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5125
- among girls today
- 290
- born since 2007
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
290 babies have been named Nyelli since 2007, making it today's #5125 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nyelli recorded 290 times among girls since 2007, holding rank #5125 nationally today, ahead of 71% 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 2007 to 2025.
- #5125 among girls today
- 290 born since 2007
- 2020s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Nyelli is currently the #5125 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 290 born since 2007, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5125
- among girls today
- 290
- born since 2007
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Nyelli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5125
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Nyelli was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
33 babies were named Nyelli in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Nyelli compares
290 44th 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
Nyelli's all-time total is 24% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nyelli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 290 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nyelli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nyelli's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nyelli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#5,125
Active since
2007
Nyelli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Nyelli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nyelli's strongest decade.
147 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Nyelli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
- 2010s
2010s
123 births
- 2020s
2020s
147 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 147 births (51% of all-time use).
Nyelli by state
Where Nyelli concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Nevada | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Nyelli's total US births 3.8%
Even split
11 of 290 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nyelli? ▼
Since 2007, Social Security records show 290 babies named Nyelli. Today it holds rank #5125 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 33 births.
When was Nyelli most popular? ▼
Nyelli was most popular in the 2020s decade with 147 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Nyelli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nyelli are California (11 births), Texas (10 births), Nevada (5 births).
How long has the name Nyelli been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nyelli since 2007 -- 19 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nyelli? ▼
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 Nyelli's data
- California records the most Nyellis (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nyelli
Nearby Names Like Nyelli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nyelli
Nyesha Girl
1,537 births
Nyema Girl
#9123 684 births
Nyelle Girl
#3870 579 births
Nyeisha Girl
450 births
Nyeli Girl
#3950 355 births
Compare Nyelli side by side: Nyelli vs Nyesha Nyelli vs Nyema Nyelli vs Nyelle
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2007–2025 (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. "Nyelli: #5125 Girls' Name - 290 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nyelli. 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 Nyelli 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 July 2026.