Nela
5 countries#521 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nela was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
746 births recorded 2005–2024 · peaked in 2019 with 94 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
666 births recorded 2005–2021 · currently #521 · peaked in 2019 with 79 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
597 births recorded 1903–2025 · currently #8362 · peaked in 2019 with 27 births
Most common in: Illinois, California, Florida, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
124 births recorded 1981–2022 · currently #3079 · peaked in 2017 with 13 births
Most common in: Moselle, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
69 births recorded 2010–2024 · peaked in 2018 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
11 births recorded 2012–2019 · peaked in 2019 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Nela’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 17 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #3382 | — |
| 2006 | #4157 | ↓775 |
| 2007 | #1741 | ↑2416 |
| 2008 | #2487 | ↓746 |
| 2009 | #1411 | ↑1076 |
| 2010 | #1429 | ↓18 |
| 2011 | #1374 | ↑55 |
| 2012 | #1150 | ↑224 |
| 2013 | #1075 | ↑75 |
| 2014 | #859 | ↑216 |
| 2015 | #809 | ↑50 |
| 2016 | #676 | ↑133 |
| 2017 | #609 | ↑67 |
| 2018 | #587 | ↑22 |
| 2019 | #513 | ↑74 |
| 2020 | #631 | ↓118 |
| 2021 | #521 | ↑110 |
Frequently asked questions about Nela
Is Nela a popular name?
Yes — Nela currently ranks #521 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Nela more common for boys or girls?
Nela is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Nela most popular?
Nela peaked in 2019 in England & Wales, with 79 recorded births that year.
Is Nela rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Nela’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3382 in 2005 to #521 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Nela?
At least 1,467 babies have been recorded with the name Nela across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nela popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nela appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nela?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Nela include Neisha, Nereyda, Nicola.
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