Neila
3 countries#1531 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Neila was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,927 births recorded 1967–2022 · currently #1531 · peaked in 2008 with 182 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Nord, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,405 births recorded 1900–2025 · currently #4172 · peaked in 2009 with 47 births
Most common in: California, Florida, New York, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
66 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 2013 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
66 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Neila’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #791 | — |
| 2004 | #783 | ↑8 |
| 2005 | #674 | ↑109 |
| 2006 | #497 | ↑177 |
| 2007 | #396 | ↑101 |
| 2008 | #336 | ↑60 |
| 2009 | #363 | ↓27 |
| 2010 | #381 | ↓18 |
| 2011 | #654 | ↓273 |
| 2012 | #863 | ↓209 |
| 2013 | #958 | ↓95 |
| 2014 | #899 | ↑59 |
| 2015 | #773 | ↑126 |
| 2016 | #776 | ↓3 |
| 2017 | #835 | ↓59 |
| 2018 | #1040 | ↓205 |
| 2019 | #1780 | ↓740 |
| 2020 | #1577 | ↑203 |
| 2021 | #1639 | ↓62 |
| 2022 | #1531 | ↑108 |
Frequently asked questions about Neila
Is Neila a popular name?
Yes — Neila currently ranks #1531 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Neila more common for boys or girls?
Neila is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Neila most popular?
Neila peaked in 2008 in France, with 182 recorded births that year.
Is Neila rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Neila’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1786 in 1967 to #1531 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Neila?
At least 3,398 babies have been recorded with the name Neila across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Neila popular in more than one country?
Yes — Neila appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Neila?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Neila include Naisha, Noeli, Nur.
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