Gender: Female
Origin: Germanic, Greek
Meaning: Bringer of light, From the Alder Trees, Sun Ray
Pronunciation: NEL-duh, /ˈnɛldə/, N EH L D AH
Popularity Rank: #17,968
Derived from the Germanic name Nelli, meaning 'bringer of light'. It is also considered a diminutive of names ending in -nelda.
The name Nelda is of Germanic, Greek origin and means Bringer of light, From the Alder Trees, Sun Ray, Shining Light, Champion. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nelda is commonly found in United States of America, Chile, Italy, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: NEL-duh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnɛldə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N EH L D AH
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Nelda is recorded 2,379 times globally, ranking it as the 17,968th most common name worldwide.
Nelda is most prevalent in United States of America, with 684 occurrences, making it the 3,945th most popular name in the country.
In Uruguay, the name Nelda is found among 1 in every 907 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3,945 | 1 : 2,645 |
| Chile | #1,378 | 1 : 1,535 |
| Italy | #8,098 | 1 : 8,269 |
| Uruguay | #1,035 | 1 : 907 |
| Colombia | #9,445 | 1 : 12,769 |
| South Africa | #10,855 | 1 : 23,449 |
| Mexico | #7,010 | 1 : 9,192 |
| Bolivia | #3,051 | 1 : 4,755 |
| Peru | #6,583 | 1 : 13,637 |
| Saudi Arabia | #30,124 | 1 : 46,648 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nelda from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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