Girl nameCurrently #3,032 in the USSteady
Neela
2 syllablesPeak year: 20075 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Neela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Neela |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 69 |
| 2007 | 103 |
| 2008 | 93 |
| 2009 | 85 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 48 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 54 |
Neela through the decades
- Neela peaked in 2007, when 103 babies were named Neela in the US.
- The 2010s were Neela's strongest decade, averaging 52 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Neela has fallen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Neela currently ranks #3,032 in the US and is holding steady.