Nelly

A unisex name of Greek origin, meaning bright light; diminutive of Eleanor.

Babies a year
121
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#353
121 babies · up from #432

In 2025, 121 babies in England and Wales were named Nelly. In the US, 126 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 208 in 2007.

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