Nellis

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Sun; Brightness

Background: The name Nellis originates from the Latin word 'nella,' which translates to 'sun' or 'brightness.' It is also connected to the English surname Nellis, which is derived from the given name Neil, meaning 'champion.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#4,627
Total births
36
Most popular decade
1910s (45 births)
10-year trend
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Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1918

Gender usage

50.0% male 50.0% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1919
First year births
8
First year rank
#3,115
Peak year
1919
Peak year births
8
Peak rank
#3,115
Most recent year
1931
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#3,763

Female

First year
1918
First year births
7
First year rank
#3,869
Peak year
1918
Peak year births
7
Peak rank
#3,869
Most recent year
1938
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#3,847

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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