unisex name
Naelis
nah-ay-LEES (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 27
Naelis is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 81% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2006, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Naelis Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Naelis?
In 2010, Naelis was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Naelis Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Naelis Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Naëlis | Naëlis is a rare spelling of Naelis, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Naelis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Naelis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Naelis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Naelis
- French nah-ay-LEES
Sibling Names for Naelis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Naelis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Naelis
How popular is the name Naelis?
In 2010, Naelis was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Naelis a girl's or a boy's name?
Naelis is used for both girls and boys. About 81% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Naelis?
Naelis has 3 syllables.
When was Naelis most popular?
Naelis peaked in 2006, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Naelis a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Naelis currently ranks #3,645 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.