Nel
Pronunciation: [ n-EHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 102 babies have been named Nel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nel is past its peak , currently ranked #17,244 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,244
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Germanic origin
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Igbo origin
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#17,410 in US
Hebrew origin
"gift of Yahweh"
#17,263 in US
American origin
"creative American name coinage"
#17,384 in US
English origin
"rosy-cheeked, bright"
#17,274 in US
Greek origin
"contemplation, observation"
#17,383 in US
Latin origin
"light, illumination"
#17,164 in US
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