Gender: Female
Origin: German
Meaning: possibly a variant of Nell, Light
Pronunciation: NEH-lis, /ˈnɛlɪs/, N EH L IH S
Popularity Rank: #73,447
The name Nellis is of German origin and means possibly a variant of Nell, Light. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nellis is commonly found in Colombia, South Africa, Panama, and 24 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: NEH-lis
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnɛlɪs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N EH L IH S
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Nellis is recorded 359 times globally, ranking it as the 73,447th most common name worldwide.
Nellis is most prevalent in Colombia, with 237 occurrences, making it the 4,831th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name Nellis is found among 1 in every 5442 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #4,831 | 1 : 5,442 |
| South Africa | #20,511 | 1 : 53,293 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nellis from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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