Neel
Boy name · Hindu · Indian · Irish
Meaningblue · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #1,571
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,214 in 2009
108 babies were named Neel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 227 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Neel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 15,823 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Neel, 108 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Neel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNeel first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #1,214.
- TrendNeel has climbed 227 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,571. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedNeel is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #607, followed by Massachusetts (#789) and California (#906). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Neel means “blue”. Our records link it to Hindu, Indian and Irish roots.
- OriginNeel is the #7 most popular Indian boy name in the US. That's out of 160 Indian boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Neel
Neel is a boy name of Hindu, Indian and Irish origin meaning “blue”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-eel”. US birth records list Neel for boys from 1918 to 2025, in 66 of those 108 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #1,214 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,571, with 108 babies.
Origin:Hindu namesIndian namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.5 | 153,846 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 694,444 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1950s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 boys |
| 1960s | 1.2 | 847,458 boys |
| 1970s | 7.3 | 136,799 boys |
| 1980s | 16 | 64,020 boys |
| 1990s | 24 | 42,481 boys |
| 2000s | 47 | 21,128 boys |
| 2010s | 51 | 19,520 boys |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,127 boys |
Other spellings of Neel
More Hindu boy names
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Rishi · sage, seer
- Unisex name: Kiran · ray of light
- Unisex name: Dev · god, divine
- Boy name: Hiram · exalted brother
- Unisex name: Taj · crown
Questions about the name Neel
What does the name Neel mean?
Neel means “blue” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Neel?
Neel has Hindu, Indian, Irish roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Zain, Rohan, Gian.
Is Neel a boy or girl name?
Neel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Neel?
Neel ranked #1,571 for US boys in 2025, given to 108 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#1,214).