Nelli
- US rank
- #5,099
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,091 in 2021
25 babies were named Nelli in the US in 2025. It has climbed 984 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nelli you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 64,103 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nelli, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nelli would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNelli first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #5,091.
- Then vs nowNelli is 4.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 303,030 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 64,103.
- TrendNelli has climbed 984 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,099. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Nelli
Nelli is a girl name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-lli”. US birth records list Nelli for girls from 1977 to 2025, in 31 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #5,091 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,099, with 25 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.1 | 468,750 girls |
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 girls |
| 2000s | 5.7 | 175,439 girls |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 138,122 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 76,628 girls |
Other spellings of Nelli
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Nelli
What is the origin of the name Nelli?
Nelli has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Nelli a boy or girl name?
Nelli is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nelli?
Nelli ranked #5,099 for US girls in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#5,091).