Elma vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elma

Boy #12,095 Most Popular

✓ All Clear

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Elma Rank #12,095

Nellie Rank #520

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #12095 for Elma.

Is Elma or Nellie more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Elma at #12095 in the United States.

What do Elma and Nellie mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Elma and Nellie boy or girl names?

Elma is primarily a boy name. Nellie is primarily a girl name.