Nellis
Girl name · American · English · Greek
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,847 in 1938
0 babies were named Nellis in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nellis you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryNellis first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1938, when it reached #3,847.
About the name Nellis
Nellis is a girl name of American, English and Greek origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-lis”. US birth records list Nellis for girls from 1918 to 1938, in 3 of those 21 years. Its best year was 1938, when it ranked #3,847 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1938, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1920s | 0.4 | 2,439,024 girls |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 girls |
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Questions about the name Nellis
What is the origin of the name Nellis?
Nellis has American, English, Greek roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Nellis a boy or girl name?
Nellis is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nellis?
Nellis is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1938. It peaked at #3,847 in 1938.