Nelah
girl nameNelah entered the US charts in 2006, peaked at #12420 in 2006, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2006–2025
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rank today
#12420
peak (2006)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #15154 |
| 2010s | #14558 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nelah are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nelah alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nelah in 2025?
- Nelah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nelah most popular?
- Nelah peaked in 2006, reaching #12420 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nelah with classmates?
- Nelah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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