Neli

Neli is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,910 in the US.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Neli is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Neli often also consider Damara, Briggs, Kaiyani .

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Historical Record

Neli first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.

Over 313 babies have been named Neli in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Neli is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,910 for girl names in the US .

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#8,910
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Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#8,910
Total SSA Count
12

Alternative Spellings

Nellie #520 Nelly #1355 Nell #1460 Nella #2772

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Damara Girl Greek Briggs Girl Old Norse Kaiyani Girl Sanskrit Layvani Girl Sanskrit (via Lavanya) Umay Girl Turkic Copper Girl Greek (Kypros)

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"dweller by the bridge"

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"divine, of royal blood"

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Layvani Girl

Sanskrit (via Lavanya) origin

"beauty; grace; charm"

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Umay Girl

Turkic origin

"mother goddess, protector of children..."

#8,757 in US
Copper Girl

Greek (Kypros) origin

"from Cyprus"

#8,915 in US
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Frequently Asked Questions About Neli

Is Neli a boy or girl name?
Neli is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Neli?
Neli is currently ranked #8910 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Neli a common or rare name?
Neli is an uncommon name, ranked #8910 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Neli?
Neli pairs well with Damara, Briggs, Kaiyani, Layvani in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Neli?
Related spellings include Nellie, Nelly, Nell, Nella.

About the Name Neli

Neli is a girl name .

Neli is currently ranked #8,910 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Neli include Nellie, Nelly, Nell, Nella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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