girl's name
Neelam
NEE-lum (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 753
Neelam is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Neelam is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 1990, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Neelam Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 141 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Neelam?
In 2023, Neelam was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Neelam Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Neelam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neelam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neelam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neelam
- Hindi NEE-lum
Sibling Names for Neelam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neelam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neelam
How popular is the name Neelam?
In 2023, Neelam was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Neelam a girl's or a boy's name?
Neelam is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Neelam?
Neelam has 2 syllables.
When was Neelam most popular?
Neelam peaked in 1990, when 27 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Neelam a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Neelam currently ranks #6,606 in the United States. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.