Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Narelle

Name: Popularity of the name Narelle in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Narelle, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,678

Peak Rank

#11,416 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2018

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#11416

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Narelle

Narelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1987, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 9 Narelles were born — ranking #11,416 that year. As of 2026, Narelle ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Narelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Narelle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Narelle is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Naral
Norell
Norrell
Neural
Nerol
Gnarl
Morrell
Knarl
Narl
Morelle
Marelle
Moral

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Narelle

What does the name Narelle mean?

Narelle is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Narelle in 2026?

In 2026, Narelle ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Narelle most popular?

Narelle reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #11,416 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Narelle a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Narelle is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Narelle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Narelle include Haila, Milene, Caitilin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Narelle

Narelle is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Narelle's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #11,416. Use the chart and map above to compare Narelle's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.