Girl nameCurrently #14,734 in the USSteady
Nely
2 syllablesPeak year: 19924 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Nely's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nely |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Nely through the decades
- Nely peaked in 1992, when 31 babies were named Nely in the US.
- The 2000s were Nely's strongest decade, averaging 21 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Nely has fallen 59% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nely currently ranks #14,734 in the US and is holding steady.