Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Neelam
2 syllablesPeak year: 19906 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Neelam's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Neelam's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Neelam |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
Neelam through the decades
- Neelam peaked in 1990, when 27 babies were named Neelam in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2000–2023), use of Neelam has fallen 55% compared to the 10 years before that.