NAME PROFILE
Nelly
Nelly is often derived from the names Eleanor or Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch.' It carries a sense of warmth and friendliness, evoking a personality that is approachable and caring.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,871 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2007 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1940 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
NY — 27%CA — 24%TX — 23%IL — 17%FL — 10%
Notable People
Nelly (Rapper, *Hot in Herre*) · Nelly Furtado (Singer, *I'm Like a Bird*) · Nelly Sachs (Nobel Prize-winning poet) · Nelly Bly (Journalist and adventurer) · Nelly Cordero (Artist)
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