Nelinha is of Brazilian origin, derived from the word "anel" meaning "ring". It is often used as a nickname for Ana Lina, which combines the popular Brazilian names Ana and Lina. This unique name has gained popularity in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries due to its musical quality and rhythmic sound. Nelinha is typically considered a female name but can also be used as a unisex name in some cases. It is often spelled with an accent on the 'i', as Nelinnhá, which is customary for Brazilian names to indicate nasalization of the vowel sound.
"Nelinha saw an increase from 5 to 6 births between 2019 and 2020, with a total of 11 babies born over the two years."