Helen spelled backward; bright, shining light
Neleh is a modern invention created by reversing the name Helen. It gained brief visibility in the early 2000s due to reality television, but remains a rare and unique choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with a twist.
Less common today
Neleh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,766 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Runner-up on Survivor: Marquesas
