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Nazly

♀ Girl

Pronounced NAZ-lih /ˈnæz.lɪ/Low

Meaning: coy, delicate, charmingLow

In 30 seconds: Nazly is a Persian name meaning coy, delicate, or charming.
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Origin LowPersian
Meaningcoy, delicate, charming
U.S. rank (2025)#1955 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births99 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 463

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520012025

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

Nazly comes from Persian, built on a sense of grace, coyness and charm. The naz element in Persian relates to delicate appeal and gentle pride, which gives the name its soft, flattering meaning. It is used in Persian-speaking communities as a feminine given name.

The name's gentle sound matches its meaning, ending on a light -ly that gives it a tender finish.

Did you know? Nazly comes from Persian naz, meaning 'coyness, charm', and that idea of delicate charm is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Nazly — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Nazly — meaning/etymology

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If you like Nazly…

Scarlette— lands in the same popularity range
Esther— shares Nazly's Persian roots
Yasmine— a fellow Persian choice
Roxanne— lands in the same popularity range
Jasmin— another Persian name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Nazly mean?

Nazly is a Persian name meaning 'coy, delicate, charming', a variant of Nazli from the root naz ('charm').

How do you pronounce Nazly?

It's commonly said NAZ-lih /ˈnæz.lɪ/.

Is Nazly a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nazly is used as a girl name.

How popular is Nazly?

In 2024, Nazly ranked #2492 in the U.S. for girls, with 72 births recorded.

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