Will my child share the name Nefeli with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Nefeli per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nefeli in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nefeli becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nefeli is declining: down 169 places since 2020, to #1,407 in 2025. It peaked at #1,036 in 2024.

Is Nefeli a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nefeli is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Nefeli a popular baby name in the United States?

Nefeli does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Nefeli is a distinctive choice, ranked #1407 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Nefeli in their class.

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About the Name Nefeli

Nefeli has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1036. The name has climbed 202 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

Nefeli is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nefeli in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Nefeli

Nefeli Chatziioannidou — Maria Nefeli Chatziioannidou is a Greek politician from New Democracy.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.