Neha
Borrowed from Hindi नेहा (nehā).
Every Neha since 1969 — 4,351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neha
Neha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,662 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 4,351 American babies have been named Neha. Its peak came in 2004, when 223 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Neha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,662 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,914 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,719 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,152 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,103 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,443 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,867 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,057 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,974 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,981 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,463 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,638 |
| 2013 | 83 | #2,253 |
| 2012 | 90 | #2,128 |
| 2011 | 91 | #2,116 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1,840 |
| 2009 | 158 | #1,474 |
| 2008 | 143 | #1,595 |
| 2007 | 166 | #1,430 |
| 2006 | 173 | #1,349 |
| 2005 | 195 | #1,184 |
| 2004 | 223 | #1,040 |
| 2003 | 199 | #1,109 |
| 2002 | 215 | #1,013 |
| 2001 | 199 | #1,072 |
| 2000 | 219 | #969 |
| 1995 | 91 | #1,634 |
| 1990 | 68 | #2,006 |
| 1985 | 56 | #1,967 |
| 1980 | 36 | #2,634 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,124 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,894 |
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Famous people named Neha
- Neha Kakkar Singer · b. 1988
- Neha Dhupia Actor · b. 1980
- Neha Sharma Actor · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Neha mean?
Borrowed from Hindi नेहा (nehā).
How popular is the name Neha in 2025?
Neha ranked #5,662 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neha?
4,351 babies have been named Neha in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neha most popular?
Neha peaked in 2004, when 223 newborns received the name.
Is Neha a boy or girl name?
Neha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neha rising or falling?
Neha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Neha?
Well-known people named Neha include Neha Kakkar (singer), Neha Dhupia (actor), Neha Sharma (actor).