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Neli
GirlMeaning of Neli: Bulgarian: 'horn' or 'sun ray'
Neli is a girl's name most strongly associated with Bulgarian naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 13305th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 3015th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#13305
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#3015
8 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
319
First recorded 1975 · peak 2022
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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