Nela is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 597 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 784 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 147 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Nela per year — England & Wales (2005–2025). England & Wales peaked in 2019 (79/yr) · United States peaked in 2019 (27/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2018 (15/yr).
Nela reached its peak in 2019, when it was the #8504 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.
Not sure if it's the one? The best way to know is to see if your partner loves it too. Swipe baby names with your partner and match on the ones you both ❤️ — free, no account needed to start.
Find your name together →