Baby name
Nelya
/NEH-lee-ah/
Meaning
“Light, torch, hope, gracious, strength”
Derived from Greek, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. It is also associated with 'hope', 'gracious', and 'horn' (symbolizing strength).
How it ages.
Nelya has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.
The cultural moment.
Use of Nelya is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.