Neila
- US rank
- #4,172
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,932 in 1900
34 babies were named Neila in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,040 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Neila you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 47,170 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Neila, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Neila would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNeila first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1900, when it reached #1,932.
- Then vs nowNeila is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 200,000 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 47,170.
- TrendNeila has climbed 3,040 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,172. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Neila
Neila is a girl name of English and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ila”. US birth records list Neila for girls from 1900 to 2025, in 99 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1900, when it ranked #1,932 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,172, with 34 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1.7 | 598,802 girls |
| 1910s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 girls |
| 1920s | 3.1 | 318,471 girls |
| 1930s | 7.4 | 134,590 girls |
| 1940s | 10 | 96,618 girls |
| 1950s | 9.0 | 111,359 girls |
| 1960s | 4.3 | 234,192 girls |
| 1970s | 4.8 | 206,612 girls |
| 1980s | 2.4 | 423,729 girls |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 280,899 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 74,294 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,617 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 62,630 girls |
Other spellings of Neila
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Neila
What is the origin of the name Neila?
Neila has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Neila a boy or girl name?
Neila is a girl name.
How popular is the name Neila?
Neila ranked #4,172 for US girls in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 1900 (#1,932).