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Nallely

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Nallely Pronunciation

Nallely is pronounced nah-YEH-lee /nΙ‘ΛˆjΙ›.li/Medium

Meaning: From Nayeli/Nallely β€” 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 β€” often linked to Zapotec, 'I love you; one who is loved'; the etymology is debated
U.S. rank (2024)#5088 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,977

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

US baby name popularity trendUS births per year from 1978 to 2024. Peak in 2001 with 306 births.01533061978200020202024peak 2001 Β· 306

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

History & Origin

Nallely comes from Nayeli/Nallely β€” 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) β€” a tender, lyrical Mexican name (the double-l is said as 'y').
Overall data confidence 60%
References β€” Nayeli β€” etymology debated

Variations

NayeliNayelyNallelhi

Nicknames

Naye

Themes & Styles

If you like Nallely…

Nayeliβ€” the standard spelling
Itzelβ€” a companion Indigenous Mexican name
Yaretziβ€” another Mexican girls' name
Yanelyβ€” shares the -ly ending
Angelyβ€” shares Nallely's Spanish roots

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nallely?

Nallely is pronounced nah-YEH-lee (/nΙ‘ΛˆjΙ›.li/). Press play above to hear Nallely said aloud.

How do you say Nallely?

Nallely is said nah-YEH-lee (/nΙ‘ΛˆjΙ›.li/). Press play above to hear Nallely said aloud.

What does the name Nallely mean?

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

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.

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