girl's name
Neliah
nuh-LEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 165
Neliah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2019, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2002.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Neliah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Neliah?
In 2023, Neliah was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Neliah 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.
How Neliah Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Néliah | Néliah is a rare spelling of Neliah, written with an acute accent and recorded about 40 times, mostly in France. | 40 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Neliah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neliah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neliah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neliah
- English nuh-LEE-uh
Sibling Names for Neliah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neliah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neliah
How popular is the name Neliah?
In 2023, Neliah was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Neliah a girl's or a boy's name?
Neliah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Neliah?
Neliah has 3 syllables.
When was Neliah most popular?
Neliah peaked in 2019, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.