girl's name
Nelah
NEE-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 25
Nelah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2006, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 2006.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nelah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Nelah?
In 2014, Nelah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nelah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nelah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nelah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nelah
- English NEE-luh
Sibling Names for Nelah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nelah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nelah
How popular is the name Nelah?
In 2014, Nelah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nelah a girl's or a boy's name?
Nelah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nelah?
Nelah has 2 syllables.
When was Nelah most popular?
Nelah peaked in 2006, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.