Neely
Girl name · Irish · Latin · Spanish
- US rank
- #4,067
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,276 in 1888
35 babies were named Neely in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,101 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1888–2025
US births per million boys, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Neely you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,872 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Neely, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Neely would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNeely first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1888, when it ranked #1,276. Today it's #4,067, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendNeely has climbed 1,101 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,067. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedNeely is most popular in Tennessee, where it ranks #983. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Neely
Neely is a girl name of Irish, Latin and Spanish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ely”. US birth records list Neely for girls from 1888 to 2025, in 68 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #1,276 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,067, with 35 babies.
Origin:Irish namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 | 71,429 girls |
| 1890s | 4.3 | 230,415 girls |
| 1910s | 1.4 | 689,655 girls |
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 girls |
| 1930s | 0.4 | 2,272,727 girls |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 girls |
| 1960s | 3.7 | 267,380 girls |
| 1970s | 27 | 37,078 girls |
| 1980s | 17 | 59,418 girls |
| 1990s | 15 | 65,359 girls |
| 2000s | 29 | 34,602 girls |
| 2010s | 25 | 39,968 girls |
| 2020s | 19 | 53,812 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.4 | 185,185 boys |
| 1900s | 11 | 87,108 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 86,505 boys |
| 1920s | 8.9 | 112,740 boys |
| 1930s | 5.8 | 172,117 boys |
| 1940s | 2.9 | 340,136 boys |
| 1950s | 2.7 | 375,940 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1970s | 1.0 | 961,538 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
Other spellings of Neely
More Irish girl names
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- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Neely
What is the origin of the name Neely?
Neely has Irish, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Neely a boy or girl name?
Neely is a girl name.
How popular is the name Neely?
Neely ranked #4,067 for US girls in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#1,276).