Girl · #5,828 in 2026

Nelba

Current Rank
#5,828
Peak Rank
#5,828 (1955)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1955
First Year
1955
Last Year
1955
Peak Year
#5828
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Nelba

Nelba first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1955, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1955, when 5 Nelbas were born — ranking #5,828 that year. As of 2026, Nelba ranks #5,828 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Nelbas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Nelba most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • UY
    57%
  • Argentina
    16%
  • Italy
    13%
  • Philippines
    9%
  • United States
    5%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Nelba

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nelba

What does the name Nelba mean?
Nelba is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1955. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Nelba in 2026?
In 2026, Nelba ranks #5,828 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Nelba most popular?
Nelba reached its peak popularity in 1955, ranking #5,828 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Nelba a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nelba is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Nelba?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nelba include Alieen, Brennda, Caffey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nelba

Nelba is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1955 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Nelba's peak popularity came in 1955 when it ranked #5,828. Use the chart and map above to compare Nelba'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.