Holding steady.
Popularity of Nelta since 1915
Babies named Nelta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 117 |
| 1930s | 151 |
| 1940s | 128 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nelta is a rare feminine name that saw its highest usage in the United States in 1939, during the peak of its modest popularity. Records show the name first appeared in 1915, and its usage has been stable at very low levels since the 1930s. The name is so infrequent that there is no data for a 1-in-N ratio or any top states where it is concentrated. Its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice, but also means little is known about its origins or meaning. It likely arose as a variant or diminutive of similar-sounding names from the early 20th century.
Nelta is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of the name Nelta, itself possibly a blend of names like Nelda or Delta. Alternatively, it could be a feminine diminutive formed by adding the common suffix -a to a name like Nelt. The name appears in United States records from the early 20th century, with its peak usage in 1939, but it has never been common. Its obscurity suggests it may have been a creative coinage by individual families.
Sibling names for Nelta
Names that share Nelta's style, for a brother or sister.
