Nely Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEL-ee / ˈnɛliSpanish; Hebrew
Meaning
Spanish: 'bright, shining'; Hebrew: 'God has favored'
Historical & Cultural Background
Nely is often considered a diminutive of names such as Elena or Penelope. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is used as an affectionate nickname. The name has gained some popularity in various regions due to its melodic sound and simplicity.
Trend Summary
Nely has seen limited popularity in the United States, often appearing as a unique or modern choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nelly
- Nellie
International Variants
- Nélie (French)
- Nelly (English)
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nely was first seen in the United States in 1973. Nely has ranked as high as #1210 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Nely has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nely (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |