girl's name
Nelie
nay-LEE (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 317
Nelie is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1904, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nelie Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 80 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Nelie?
In 1962, Nelie was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Nelie Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Nelie Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Nélie | Nélie is a rare spelling of Nelie, written with an acute accent and recorded about 40 times, mostly in France. | 40 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Nelie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nelie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nelie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nelie
- French nay-LEE
Sibling Names for Nelie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nelie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nelie
How popular is the name Nelie?
In 1962, Nelie was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Nelie a girl's or a boy's name?
Nelie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nelie?
Nelie has 2 syllables.
When was Nelie most popular?
Nelie peaked in 1904, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Nelie a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nelie currently ranks #4,234 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.