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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Commonly said to mean 'I love you' (uncertain)
- Origin
- Zapotec
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- nah-YEH-lee
Nayeli is a girl's name of Zapotec origin, pronounced nah-YEH-lee. It's often said to mean "I love you," but that's the most common guess rather than a settled fact — the name's true meaning is still uncertain. In Social Security Administration records, it's been recorded going back to 1977.
Meaning & Origin of Nayeli
Meaning: Commonly said to mean 'I love you' (uncertain).
Origin: Zapotec.
A common claim: Nayeli means 'I love you' Actually: This matches Wiktionary's tentative derivation, but Wikipedia notes the true meaning is uncertain.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Nayeli
nah-YEH-leeIPA /nɑːˈjɛli/
Popularity of Nayeli
Nayeli hit its high point in 2001, ranking #175 with 1,845 baby girls given the name. By 2024 it had settled lower at #319, with 960 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Nayeli mean?
Commonly said to mean ‘I love you’ (uncertain). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nayeli?
Nayeli is pronounced nah-YEH-lee (IPA: /nɑːˈjɛli/).
Is Nayeli a popular name right now?
Nayeli peaked at #175 in 2001 and is ranked #319 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1977–2024.)
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