What is the origin of the name Nelia?

Nelia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Nelia?

Nelia is currently ranked #6309 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Nelia?

Nelia is pronounced NEE-lee-uh.

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Nelia

NEE-lee-uh

Popularity

#6309

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,566

Peak Year

#24 in 2015

First Recorded

1880

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

This name can be a diminutive of Cornelia, a Roman family name of debated meaning, possibly 'horn' or 'little horn'. It is also associated with Irish and Spanish roots.

Nickname Watch

Nel Nelli Lia

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Nel Nelli Lia

Spelling Variations

Cornelia Nelle Nellie

Similar Names

Olivia Cecilia Amelia Eliza

Personality Traits

GentleSweetKindWarm

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