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Nefeli

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Pronounced neh-FEH-lee /nΙ›ΛˆfΙ›.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Nefeli (Nephele), 'cloud' β€” Nephele was a cloud nymph in Greek myth, shaped by Zeus from a cloud. A soft, poetic name; we note the mythic root.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name from the sky: Nefeli means 'cloud' in Greek, from Nephele of myth (said 'neh-FEH-lee'). Soft and poetic.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Nefeli (Nephele), 'cloud' β€” Nephele was a cloud nymph in Greek myth, shaped by Zeus from a cloud. A soft, poetic name; we note the mythic root.
U.S. rank (2025)#7786 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 132

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202320032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nefeli comes from the Greek for 'cloud,' after Nephele, a cloud nymph of Greek myth said to be shaped by Zeus from a cloud. A soft, airy name, it remains popular in Greece; we note the mythic root (said 'neh-FEH-lee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., most often in Greek families. Rare, poetic, and soft.

Did you know? Nefeli is Greek for 'cloud' β€” from Nephele, a cloud nymph of Greek myth shaped by Zeus β€” a soft, poetic name whose mythic root we note (said 'neh-FEH-lee').
Overall data confidence 60%
References β€” Nefeli β€” Greek 'cloud'; from Nephele of myth

Variations

NepheleNefelieNefely

Nicknames

NefiFeli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nefeli mean?

Nefeli is Greek for 'cloud,' from Nephele, a cloud nymph of Greek myth β€” we note the mythic root.

How do you pronounce Nefeli?

It's said neh-FEH-lee /nΙ›ΛˆfΙ›.li/ β€” three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Nefeli a boy or girl name?

Nefeli is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nefeli?

Nefeli is a rare name for girls in the U.S., though popular in Greece.

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