Nel

Pronunciation: [ n-EHL ]

Nel is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,244 in the US.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Nel is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EHL.

Parents who love the name Nel often also consider Marium, Flara, Vadie .

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Historical Record

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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#17,244
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Peaked 1951 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#17,244
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nel

Is Nel a boy or girl name?
Nel is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Nel?
Nel is pronounced n-EHL.
How popular is the name Nel?
Nel is currently ranked #17244 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Nel a common or rare name?
Nel is an uncommon name, ranked #17244 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Nel?
Nel pairs well with Marium, Flara, Vadie, Walcie in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Nel?
Related spellings include Nellie, Nelly, Nell, Nella.

About the Name Nel

Nel is a girl name .

Nel is currently ranked #17,244 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Nel 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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