Nellie vs Kosta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Boy #5,916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"constant, steadfast"

Origin: Latin

Greek Bulgarian Serbian Macedonian Russian

✓ All Clear

Nellie Rank #520

Kosta Rank #5,916

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #5916 for Kosta.

Is Nellie or Kosta more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Kosta at #5916 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Kosta mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Kosta means "constant, steadfast" (Latin origin).

Are Nellie and Kosta boy or girl names?

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