Neela
4 countries#3296 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Neela was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,374 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #3296 · peaked in 2007 with 103 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,335 births recorded 1990–2022 · currently #728 · peaked in 2012 with 126 births
Most common in: Loire-Atlantique, Rhône, La Réunion, Paris, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
109 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
103 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 2020 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 2007–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Neela’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2602 | — |
| 2007 | #1988 | ↑614 |
| 2008 | #2157 | ↓169 |
| 2009 | #2286 | ↓129 |
| 2010 | #2642 | ↓356 |
| 2011 | #2796 | ↓154 |
| 2012 | #3419 | ↓623 |
| 2013 | #3076 | ↑343 |
| 2014 | #3080 | ↓4 |
| 2015 | #2927 | ↑153 |
| 2016 | #4990 | ↓2063 |
| 2017 | #3305 | ↑1685 |
| 2018 | #3004 | ↑301 |
| 2019 | #3085 | ↓81 |
| 2020 | #3450 | ↓365 |
| 2021 | #4014 | ↓564 |
| 2022 | #3536 | ↑478 |
| 2023 | #3525 | ↑11 |
| 2024 | #3013 | ↑512 |
| 2025 | #3296 | ↓283 |
Frequently asked questions about Neela
Is Neela a popular name?
Yes — Neela currently ranks #3296 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Neela more common for boys or girls?
Neela is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Neela most popular?
Neela peaked in 2007 in United States, with 103 recorded births that year.
Is Neela rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Neela’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7292 in 1972 to #3296 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Neela?
At least 2,818 babies have been recorded with the name Neela across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Neela popular in more than one country?
Yes — Neela appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Neela?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Neela include Nalia, Neva, Noemie.
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