Neli is of Slavic origin, specifically Bulgarian, and translates to 'cloud' in English. It's often used as a diminutive of longer names like Nelly or Elena. The name Neli gained popularity during the 20th century and continues to be favored by many families today.
The name Neli had a steady increase in popularity from the late 1980s to the mid-2000s, with peaks of 15 births in 2006 and 2007. After that, it started declining until around 2010, when it fluctuated between 5 and 11 births annually until 2022, where it picked up again with 15 births. Overall, there were 301 babies named Neli from 1975 to 2023.