Nesly is a unique and distinctive given name of Haitian origin. It is derived from the Creole word "nes" which means "nose". The name Nesly is believed to have been popularized by Haitian singer-songwriter Nesly Jean, who was born on October 17, 1980 in Miami, Florida. Although there may not be a specific historical figure or biblical character associated with the name Nesly, it has gained popularity as a unisex name in recent years due to its unique sound and meaning. Despite its Haitian origins, Nesly is not traditionally used in other French-speaking countries such as France or Canada. Instead, it remains primarily popular within Haitian communities around the world.
The name Nesly has seen a varied number of births in the United States over the past two decades, with a total of 64 babies given this name since 2003. The years with the highest number of Neslys born were 2007 and 2009, each with 8 births. Interestingly, there has been an increase in popularity for this name in recent years, with 6 births recorded both in 2020 and 2023. Despite some fluctuations over time, Nesly remains a distinctive choice for parents looking to give their child a unique name.