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Nela
GirlMeaning of Nela: Czech: 'horn' or 'shining'
Nela is a girl's name most strongly associated with Czech naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 8191st most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 751st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#8191
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#751
50 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
597
First recorded 1903 · peak 2023
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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