Neela
Meaningblue · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #3,296
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,988 in 2007
47 babies were named Neela in the US in 2025. It has climbed 154 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Neela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,247 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Neela, 47 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Neela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNeela first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #1,988.
- TrendNeela has climbed 154 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,296. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Neela means “blue”. Our records link it to Hindu and Irish roots.
About the name Neela
Neela is a girl name of Hindu and Irish origin meaning “blue”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Neela for girls from 1972 to 2025, in 41 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #1,988 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,296, with 47 babies.
Origin:Hindu namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.4 | 295,203 girls |
| 1980s | 2.8 | 353,357 girls |
| 1990s | 1.5 | 671,141 girls |
| 2000s | 25 | 40,290 girls |
| 2010s | 30 | 33,400 girls |
| 2020s | 28 | 36,188 girls |
Other spellings of Neela
More Hindu girl names
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Pia · pious, devout
- Girl name: Roma · from Rome
- Girl name: India · from India
Questions about the name Neela
What does the name Neela mean?
Neela means “blue” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Neela?
Neela has Hindu, Irish roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Maya, Lyla, Arya.
Is Neela a boy or girl name?
Neela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Neela?
Neela ranked #3,296 for US girls in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#1,988).