Neela Name Popularity and Statistics
Neela is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Neela?
Neela is spelled N-E-E-L-A. The name has 5 letters.
Neela Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,296
Recorded Births47
- Girls usage fell 283 places to #3,296 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Neela Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 47 | #3,296 |
| 2024 | Girls | 54 | #3,013 |
| 2023 | Girls | 44 | #3,525 |
| 2022 | Girls | 44 | #3,536 |
| 2021 | Girls | 36 | #4,014 |
| 2020 | Girls | 44 | #3,450 |
| 2019 | Girls | 52 | #3,085 |
| 2018 | Girls | 54 | #3,004 |
| 2017 | Girls | 48 | #3,305 |
| 2016 | Girls | 27 | #4,990 |
| 2015 | Girls | 59 | #2,927 |
| 2014 | Girls | 54 | #3,080 |
| 2013 | Girls | 53 | #3,076 |
| 2012 | Girls | 47 | #3,419 |
| 2011 | Girls | 62 | #2,796 |
| 2010 | Girls | 68 | #2,642 |
| 2009 | Girls | 85 | #2,286 |
| 2008 | Girls | 93 | #2,157 |
| 2007 | Girls | 103 | #1,988 |
| 2006 | Girls | 69 | #2,602 |
| 2005 | Girls | 46 | #3,317 |
| 2004 | Girls | 40 | #3,631 |
| 2003 | Girls | 12 | #8,505 |
| 2002 | Girls | 7 | #12,187 |
When Was Neela Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
103 recorded births
National rank #1,988
2008 · Girls
93 recorded births
National rank #2,157
2009 · Girls
85 recorded births
National rank #2,286
2006 · Girls
69 recorded births
National rank #2,602
Where Neela Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,491 | 15 |