How old is someone named Nayeli?
The average Nayeli is 15 years old.
Half of all living Nayelis are between 7 and 23.
When was Nayeli popular?
Nayeli has been rising for years and peaked in 2001, so most Nayelis are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 214 | 210 |
| 1990s | 2,018 | 2,000 |
| 2000s | 9,311 | 9,200 |
| 2010s | 7,566 | 7,500 |
| 2020s | 5,544 | 5,500 |
How many Nayelis are still alive?
About 24,000 Nayelis are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 25,000 babies named Nayeli since 1977.
Nearly every Nayeli ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Nayeli?
About half of living Nayelis are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 51%
- Gen Alpha 43%
Is Nayeli an old name?
No. Nayeli is one of the youngest names around: younger than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nayeli will be 29 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Nayeli a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Nayelis are women.
Names the same age as Nayeli
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Nayeli's name twin is Kaiya. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kaiya's age curve is the closest match to Nayeli's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Nayeli
How old is the average Nayeli?
The average Nayeli in the US is 15 years old. The median is 16, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nayeli?
About 24,000 Nayelis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 25,000 babies given the name since 1977.
When was the name Nayeli most popular?
In 2001, when about 1,800 baby girls were named Nayeli.
Is Nayeli a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 51% of living Nayelis are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this