Nelie
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nelie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 5 babies have been named Nelie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nelie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,355 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,355
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Latin origin
"horn, strength"
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Arabic al-wira origin
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Latin gerundive mirandus origin
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Spanish/Latin influenced American English origin
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#71,433 in US
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About the Name Nelie
Nelie is a girl name .
Nelie is currently ranked #71,355 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nelie include Nel, Ney, Neie, and Nelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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