Baby name
Nellya
/ˈnɛlɪ.ə/
Meaning
“From Greek helê: ray of sunshine or brightness”
From Greek 'helê', meaning 'ray of sunshine' or 'brightness'.
How it ages.
Nellya has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.
The cultural moment.
Nellya is appearing less often in France than before, with a gradual rather than abrupt decline.