Nelle
Gender: Girl
Meaning: She, her; bright light
Origin: French
Popularity: Ranked #4325 in 2025 with 33 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Elle. Shares the meaning 'She, her; bright light.'
Similar names: naelle, nielle, noelle, nyelle, neel, neela, neeley, neely
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Nelle? About 1 in 100,864 babies born in 2025 were named Nelle, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nelle
What does the name Nelle mean?
Nelle means “She, her; bright light” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Nelle?
Nelle has French origin. The traditional meaning is “She, her; bright light”.
How popular is Nelle?
Nelle ranked #4265 in 2025 — given to 33 babies that year.
When was Nelle most popular?
Nelle peaked in 1917 with 169 babies registered that year.
Is Nelle a boy or girl name?
Nelle is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Nelles in registered births are female.
Is the name Nelle rising or falling in popularity?
Nelle has fallen 404 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3861 in 2020 to #4265 in 2025.
How long has Nelle been recorded?
Nelle appears in birth records across 115 years — from 1880 through 2025.