The nameNelya
Nelya is a modern French girl's name, short and soft. It spread in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Nelya is a recent creation, linked to Nelly or Nélia. It has no fixed meaning.
Origin
French.
History
Nelya grew in France in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Nelya
Nelya in France
79thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (985 births)
8,280babies named Nelya in France since 1900
Nelya was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 4,880 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Nelya. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Nelya in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 807 births a year on average, against 587 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nelya mean?
Nelya is a recent creation, linked to Nelly or Nélia. It has no fixed meaning.
What is the origin of the name Nelya?
French.
Is Nelya a girl's or a boy's name?
Nelya is a girl's name.