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Nallely

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Pronounced nah-YEH-lee /nɑˈjɛ.li/Medium

Meaning: From Nayeli/Nallely — often linked to Zapotec, 'I love you; one who is loved'; the etymology is debatedLow

In 30 seconds: I love you: Nallely is a Mexican name, often glossed 'I love you'. Lyrical, tender, and warm (said 'nah-YEH-lee').

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Origin MediumZapotec, Spanish

MeaningFrom Nayeli/Nallely — often linked to Zapotec, 'I love you; one who is loved'; the etymology is debated

U.S. rank (2025)#6753 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,977

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nallely comes from Nayeli/Nallely — often glossed from Zapotec, 'I love you; one who is loved' (the etymology is debated, which we note). A tender, lyrical name across Mexico; the double-l is pronounced 'y', so 'nah-YEH-lee'.

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, I-love-you at the (glossed) root, and tender.

Did you know? Nallely (Nayeli) is often linked to a Zapotec phrase, 'I love you; one who is loved' (the etymology is debated) — a tender, lyrical Mexican name (the double-l is said as 'y').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Nayeli — etymology debated

Variations

NayeliNayelyNallelhi

Nicknames

Naye

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Yanely— shares the -ly ending

Angely— shares Nallely's Spanish roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nallely mean?

Nallely is often glossed from Zapotec, 'I love you; one who is loved'; the etymology is debated.

How do you pronounce Nallely?

It's said nah-YEH-lee /nɑˈjɛ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second (the ll reads 'y').

Is Nallely a boy or girl name?

Nallely is a girl's name.

How popular is Nallely?

Nallely is a rare name in the U.S.