unisex name
Nellis
NEL-is (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 36
Nellis is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 50% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1938 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 1919, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1918.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nellis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 11 |
How Popular Is Nellis?
In 1938, Nellis 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 Nellis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nellis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nellis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nellis
- English NEL-is
Sibling Names for Nellis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nellis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nellis
How popular is the name Nellis?
In 1938, Nellis 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 Nellis a girl's or a boy's name?
Nellis is used for both girls and boys. About 50% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nellis?
Nellis has 2 syllables.
When was Nellis most popular?
Nellis peaked in 1919, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.