Nayel
Every Nayel since 2009 — 508 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nayel
Nayel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,804 in 2025 with 89 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2009, 508 American babies have been named Nayel. Its peak came in 2025, when 89 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nayel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nayel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 89 | #1,804 |
| 2024 | — | — | 66 | #2,204 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,901 | 49 | #2,681 |
| 2022 | — | — | 50 | #2,666 |
| 2021 | — | — | 40 | #3,061 |
| 2020 | — | — | 28 | #3,783 |
| 2019 | — | — | 30 | #3,689 |
| 2018 | — | — | 47 | #2,658 |
| 2017 | — | — | 25 | #4,196 |
| 2016 | — | — | 25 | #4,169 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,840 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,643 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,400 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,627 |
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| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #12,024 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nayel in 2025?
Nayel ranked #1,804 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 89 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nayel?
508 babies have been named Nayel in the United States since 2009, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nayel most popular?
Nayel peaked in 2025, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Nayel a boy or girl name?
Nayel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nayel rising or falling?
Nayel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.