Neala
3 countries#10917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Neala was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
595 births recorded 1938–2025 · currently #10917 · peaked in 2009 with 38 births
Most common in: California, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
64 births recorded 2005–2024 · peaked in 2016 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
32 births recorded 2010–2024 · peaked in 2018 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
32 births recorded 2005–2020 · peaked in 2016 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Neala’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5383 | — |
| 2007 | #8098 | ↓2715 |
| 2008 | #5279 | ↑2819 |
| 2009 | #4013 | ↑1266 |
| 2010 | #6904 | ↓2891 |
| 2011 | #4807 | ↑2097 |
| 2012 | #5253 | ↓446 |
| 2013 | #4645 | ↑608 |
| 2014 | #4892 | ↓247 |
| 2015 | #4232 | ↑660 |
| 2016 | #6401 | ↓2169 |
| 2017 | #6044 | ↑357 |
| 2018 | #7409 | ↓1365 |
| 2019 | #9736 | ↓2327 |
| 2020 | #9546 | ↑190 |
| 2021 | #9562 | ↓16 |
| 2022 | #9680 | ↓118 |
| 2023 | #13462 | ↓3782 |
| 2024 | #10271 | ↑3191 |
| 2025 | #10917 | ↓646 |
Frequently asked questions about Neala
Is Neala a popular name?
Yes — Neala currently ranks #10917 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Neala more common for boys or girls?
Neala is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Neala most popular?
Neala peaked in 2009 in United States, with 38 recorded births that year.
Is Neala rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Neala’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4342 in 1938 to #10917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Neala?
At least 659 babies have been recorded with the name Neala across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Neala popular in more than one country?
Yes — Neala appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, Northern Ireland, England & Wales.