girl's name
Neela
NEE-luh
- Origin Sanskrit
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,156
Neela is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 47 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Neela is a name of Sanskrit origin.
- Peaked in France in 2012, when 125 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 19,650 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1990.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Neela Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 330 |
| 2010s | 815 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 300 |
How Popular Is Neela?
In 2025, Neela was given to 30 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Neela Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Neela
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neela Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neela over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neela
- Pronunciation NEE-luh
Sibling Names for Neela
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neela — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neela
How popular is the name Neela?
In 2025, Neela was given to 30 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Neela a girl's or a boy's name?
Neela is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Neela?
Neela has 2 syllables.
When was Neela most popular?
Neela peaked in 2012, when 125 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Neela a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Neela currently ranks #1,161 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.