Nelia
3 countries#494 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nelia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,111 births recorded 1913–2022 · currently #494 · peaked in 2021 with 139 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,580 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #7491 · peaked in 2015 with 24 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Massachusetts, Virginia, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
27 births recorded 2013–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2020 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
27 births recorded 2013–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Nelia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1091 | — |
| 2004 | #783 | ↑308 |
| 2005 | #921 | ↓138 |
| 2006 | #782 | ↑139 |
| 2007 | #790 | ↓8 |
| 2008 | #590 | ↑200 |
| 2009 | #498 | ↑92 |
| 2010 | #521 | ↓23 |
| 2011 | #556 | ↓35 |
| 2012 | #659 | ↓103 |
| 2013 | #678 | ↓19 |
| 2014 | #492 | ↑186 |
| 2015 | #497 | ↓5 |
| 2016 | #452 | ↑45 |
| 2017 | #467 | ↓15 |
| 2018 | #554 | ↓87 |
| 2019 | #529 | ↑25 |
| 2020 | #423 | ↑106 |
| 2021 | #429 | ↓6 |
| 2022 | #494 | ↓65 |
Frequently asked questions about Nelia
Is Nelia a popular name?
Yes — Nelia currently ranks #494 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Nelia more common for boys or girls?
Nelia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Nelia most popular?
Nelia peaked in 2021 in France, with 139 recorded births that year.
Is Nelia rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Nelia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #965 in 1913 to #494 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Nelia?
At least 3,718 babies have been recorded with the name Nelia across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Nelia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nelia appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nelia?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Nelia include Nhi.
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