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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Niyeli — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Niyear|Niyelle
IrishGirl↑↑ Surging

Niyeli

nee-YEH-lee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#9360
↑↑ Surging
#9360
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#9360 in 2024
5yr change
+1559 ranks
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9360 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Irish girl names
Niyeli

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #9360

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1559 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
20 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Niyeli is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
IrishModernGirl3-syllableGaelic RootRareContemporaryLyrical
Character
graceful presencecreative spiritnatural intuitionquiet strength
STRONG
High confidence

Niyeli is an Irish girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9360 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1559 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#9360 · very rare
Niyeli at a Glance
Meaning:Possibly derived from Gaelic roots relating to brightness or brilliance. A modern creation with Irish linguistic elements.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#9360 in 2024
5yr change:+1559 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Niyeli · Overview
Summary

Niyeli is an Irish girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9360 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Niyeli scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1559 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Meaningful character
Niyeli carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Niyeli is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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