Nelia, derived from the Greek 'Helena', meaning 'torch' or 'light', is a unique and melodic given name of Slavic origin. It has been particularly popular in countries such as Russia and the Czech Republic. In some variations of its spelling, it can also be found in other cultures like Romanian (Nelia) and Spanish (Nelia).
The name Nelia appears to have had its peak popularity around the late 1800s to early 1900s, with a particularly high number of births recorded in 1888 (17 births) and 1902 (14 births). However, it's important to note that these statistics may not reflect the true prevalence of the name at the time due to factors such as incomplete records or regional variations in naming practices. From the mid-1900s onwards, there is a noticeable decrease in the number of Nelia births recorded annually, with some years seeing only one or two births named Nelia.