Nyelah
girl nameNyelah entered the US charts in 1999, peaked at #8406 in 2020, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1999–2025
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rank today
#8406
peak (2020)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #12688 |
| 2000s | #15065 |
| 2010s | #13768 |
| 2020s | #11293 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Nyelah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nyelah is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nyelah in 2025?
- Nyelah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nyelah most popular?
- Nyelah peaked in 2020, reaching #8406 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nyelah with classmates?
- Nyelah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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