Nelsa Name Popularity and Statistics
Nelsa is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nelsa?
Nelsa is spelled N-E-L-S-A. The name has 5 letters.
Nelsa Popularity in 1999
Rank#14,411
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 6,350 places to #14,411 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 1979.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nelsa Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1954 through 1999. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Girls | 5 | #14,411 |
| 1979 | Girls | 7 | #8,061 |
| 1968 | Girls | 5 | #7,016 |
| 1964 | Girls | 5 | #6,767 |
| 1955 | Girls | 8 | #4,376 |
| 1954 | Girls | 9 | #3,967 |
When Was Nelsa Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1954 · Girls
9 recorded births
National rank #3,967
1955 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #4,376
1979 · Girls
7 recorded births
National rank #8,061
1999 · Girls
5 recorded births
National rank #14,411
Where Nelsa Ranked Highest in 1954
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,035 | 6 |