Girl nameCurrently #7,833 in the USSteady
Nela
//ˈnɛlə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nela's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nela |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 14 |
Nela through the decades
- Nela peaked in 2023, when 27 babies were named Nela in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nela has risen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nela currently ranks #7,833 in the US and is holding steady.