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Nayelis

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Pronounced nah-YEH-liss /nɑˈjɛ.lɪs/Medium

Meaning: An elaboration of Nayeli — from the Zapotec, 'I love you'; with a Latina -s ending; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: I love you: Nayelis elaborates Nayeli. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'nah-YEH-liss').
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Origin LowZapotec
MeaningAn elaboration of Nayeli — from the Zapotec, 'I love you'; with a Latina -s ending; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5661 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 535

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200120012025

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

Nayelis is an elaboration of Nayeli — from the Zapotec, 'I love you'; with a Latina -s ending (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'nah-YEH-liss').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, I-love-you at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Nayeli means 'I love you' in the Zapotec — Nayelis is an elaboration (with a -s ending), lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'nah-YEH-liss').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Nayeli — routes layered

Variations

NayeliNayelysNayelli

Nicknames

Naye

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Nayely— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nayelis mean?

Nayelis elaborates Nayeli — Zapotec 'I love you'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nayelis?

It's said nah-YEH-liss /nɑˈjɛ.lɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nayelis a boy or girl name?

Nayelis is a girl's name.

How popular is Nayelis?

Nayelis is a very rare name in the U.S.

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