Nazly
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "descending" or "coming down".
Name Census estimates that about 362 living Americans carry the first name Nazly. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nazly today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nazly births was 2023 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nazly. 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.
People living today
362
~ 1 in 946,835 Americans
Peak year
2023
74 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,492
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Nazly: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nazly from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 249 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nazly 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 Nazly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nazlys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Nazly, while New York, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nazly
The name Nazly is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, with roots dating back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled from around 550 BCE to 330 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "naz," which means "grace" or "elegance," combined with the suffix "-ly," indicating a quality or characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Nazly can be found in the Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this epic, Nazly is mentioned as the name of a beautiful princess, although specific details about her character are scarce.
Throughout the centuries, the name Nazly has been associated with various historical figures, primarily from the Persian and Middle Eastern regions. One notable individual was Nazly Khanum (1825-1898), a renowned Iranian poet and calligrapher during the Qajar dynasty. Her works were highly praised for their eloquence and artistic beauty.
Another historical figure bearing the name Nazly was Nazly Pasha (1825-1906), an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1899 to 1901. He played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire during the late 19th century.
In more recent times, Nazly Nazarian (born 1956) is an Iranian-American businesswoman and philanthropist. She co-founded the successful technology company Novell and has been actively involved in various charitable organizations focused on education and healthcare.
Nazly Gül (born 1977) is a Turkish actress and television personality who has appeared in numerous popular Turkish TV series and films. She is widely recognized for her talent and has received several awards for her performances.
Throughout history, the name Nazly has been associated with grace, elegance, and a certain artistic or literary flair. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and has been embraced by various communities across the Middle East and beyond.
People
Nazly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nazly as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nazly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nazly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 362 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nazly 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 946,835 US residents.
Is Nazly a common name?
We classify Nazly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 364 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nazly most popular?
The single biggest year for Nazly was 2023, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nazly is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nazly a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nazly 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.
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.