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Nelly
GirlMeaning of Nelly: Greek: 'bright, shining one'
Nelly is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1197th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 432nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1197
182 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#432
99 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
7,871
First recorded 1882 · peak 2007
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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