Nelia
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Yellow
- Origin
- Spanish
Nelia Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,566 baby girls have been named Nelia. The name peaked in 2015 with 24 US births that year (rank #5615). In 2024, ranked #6309 nationally — 694 places below its 2015 peak.
Top States for Nelia
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nelia births are: California (23), Texas (13), Massachusetts (11).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Nelia
If you like Nelia's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nelia's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Nelia
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neelie | Feminine Of Neil Champion. | Female | English |
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Compare Nelia to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nelia against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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