Nayeli
Zapotec (Hispanicized) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nayeli
Nayeli is a feminine name of indigenous Zapotec origin meaning "I love you" or derived from elements relating to love and affection in the Zapotec language of Mesoamerica.
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Etymology
Nayeli is a feminine name of indigenous Zapotec origin meaning "I love you" or derived from elements relating to love and affection in the Zapotec language of Mesoamerica. The name is primarily used in Mexican and Mexican-American communities, with particular prevalence in Oaxaca where Zapotec culture remains strong, though it has gained broader use in contemporary Hispanic populations.
Nayeli currently ranks #271 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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