girl's name
Nefeli
neh-FEH-lee (Greek)
- Origin Greek
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 486
Scotland
#810
2024 births
Nefeli is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Nefeli is a name of Greek origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2024, when 33 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 23,952 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nefeli Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 109 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 165 |
How Popular Is Nefeli?
In 2025, Nefeli was given to 22 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Nefeli Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Nefeli Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Néféli | Néféli is a rare spelling of Nefeli, written with an acute accent and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Nefeli
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nefeli Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nefeli over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nefeli
- Greek neh-FEH-lee
Sibling Names for Nefeli
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nefeli — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nefeli
How popular is the name Nefeli?
In 2025, Nefeli was given to 22 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Nefeli a girl's or a boy's name?
Nefeli is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nefeli?
Nefeli has 3 syllables.
When was Nefeli most popular?
Nefeli peaked in 2024, when 33 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Nefeli a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nefeli currently ranks #810 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.