Nelia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEL-ee-uh / /ˈnɛliə/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'bright, shining'; Greek: 'torch'
Historical & Cultural Background
Nelia is often considered a diminutive of names like Cornelia or Penelope. It has roots in both Latin and Greek cultures, reflecting a blend of meanings related to brightness and illumination. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions and eras. It is sometimes associated with a gentle and feminine character.
Trend Summary
Nelia has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with sporadic usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nellie
- Nela
International Variants
- Nélia (Portuguese)
- Nélie (French)
Famous people named Nelia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nelia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Nelia has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Virginia, Louisiana, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Nelia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nelia (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 13 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 17 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1902 | 14 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 19 |