Nayel
4 countries#885 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nayel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
877 births recorded 1996–2022 · currently #885 · peaked in 2017 with 62 births
Most common in: Mayotte, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
508 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #1793 · peaked in 2025 with 89 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, California, Virginia, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
134 births recorded 2006–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 26 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
131 births recorded 2006–2021 · currently #1329 · peaked in 2018 with 26 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2016–2016 · peaked in 2016 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Nayel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1035 | — |
| 2004 | #1146 | ↓111 |
| 2005 | #1139 | ↑7 |
| 2006 | #961 | ↑178 |
| 2007 | #973 | ↓12 |
| 2008 | #1022 | ↓49 |
| 2009 | #1015 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #1178 | ↓163 |
| 2011 | #1042 | ↑136 |
| 2012 | #905 | ↑137 |
| 2013 | #899 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #886 | ↑13 |
| 2015 | #814 | ↑72 |
| 2016 | #994 | ↓180 |
| 2017 | #750 | ↑244 |
| 2018 | #903 | ↓153 |
| 2019 | #959 | ↓56 |
| 2020 | #1057 | ↓98 |
| 2021 | #949 | ↑108 |
| 2022 | #885 | ↑64 |
Frequently asked questions about Nayel
Is Nayel a popular name?
Yes — Nayel currently ranks #885 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Nayel more common for boys or girls?
Nayel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Nayel most popular?
Nayel peaked in 2017 in France, with 62 recorded births that year.
Is Nayel rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Nayel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2555 in 1996 to #885 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Nayel?
At least 1,519 babies have been recorded with the name Nayel across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Nayel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nayel appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nayel?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Nayel include Kymani, Muhammadali, Rico.
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