Naeyli
A unique feminine name of Native American origin, meaning "dignified and noble".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Naeyli. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naeyli today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naeyli births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naeyli. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Naeyli. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#18,995
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Naeyli: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Naeyli by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Naeyli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Naeyli
The given name Naeyli has its origins in the ancient Persian language, tracing its roots back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iran to parts of Central Asia, from 550 BCE to 330 BCE. The name is derived from the Old Persian word "nāy," meaning "brave" or "courageous," and the suffix "-li," which was commonly used to form adjectives or nouns denoting traits or qualities.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Naeyli can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions of Darius the Great, the third king of the Achaemenid Empire, who ruled from 522 BCE to 486 BCE. These inscriptions, carved into the rock face of Mount Behistun in present-day Iran, reference a high-ranking official named Naeyli who served in Darius' court.
During the Sasanian Empire, which succeeded the Achaemenids and ruled over Iran from 224 CE to 651 CE, the name Naeyli gained further prominence. In the ancient Zoroastrian texts, such as the Avesta and the Bundahishn, there are references to a celebrated warrior named Naeyli who fought against the forces of evil and darkness.
Throughout the medieval period, the name Naeyli was borne by several notable figures in the Persian cultural sphere. One such individual was Naeyli al-Khorasani, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century CE and wrote extensively on topics ranging from philosophy to astronomy.
In the 13th century, a powerful military commander named Naeyli Ghazi rose to prominence during the Mongol invasions of Persia. He led resistance efforts against the Mongol forces and is celebrated in Persian folklore for his bravery and leadership.
Another significant historical figure bearing the name Naeyli was Naeyli Banu, a 16th-century Persian princess and scholar who was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her contributions to the promotion of education and literacy among women in the Safavid Empire.
Over the centuries, the name Naeyli has been carried by many other individuals across various regions and cultures influenced by Persian civilization, with its meaning and connotations of bravery and courage remaining a consistent theme.
People
Naeyli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naeyli as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
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FAQ
Naeyli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naeyli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naeyli going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Naeyli a common name?
We classify Naeyli as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naeyli most popular?
The single biggest year for Naeyli was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naeyli is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naeyli in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naeyli a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naeyli in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Naeyli still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naeyli in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naeyli can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Naeyli?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.