Lim vs Nellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lim

Boy #23,302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"forest, grove of trees"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Filipino Malaysian Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,302
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#520
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nell

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lim Rank #23,302
Nellie Rank #520

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 vs #23302 for Lim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lim ___

  • Lim Alexander
  • Lim James
  • Lim Wei
  • Lim Jun
  • Lim Kai

Nellie ___

  • Nellie Rose
  • Nellie Jane
  • Nellie Mae
  • Nellie Ann
  • Nellie Grace
  • Nellie Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lim

Lin Kim Kai Mei Jun

If you choose Nellie

Maude Elsie Pearl Hattie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lim or Nellie more popular?

Nellie is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Lim at #23302 in the United States.

What do Lim and Nellie mean?

Lim means "forest, grove of trees" (Chinese origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Lim and Nellie boy or girl names?

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

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