Neila
Every Neila since 1900 — 1,405 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neila
Neila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,245 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 1,405 American babies have been named Neila. Its peak came in 2009, when 47 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 Neila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,245 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,096 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,720 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,925 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,104 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,471 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,240 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,535 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,458 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,414 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,418 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,585 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,987 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,358 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,050 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,072 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,500 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,331 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,272 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,860 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,948 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,910 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,551 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,840 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,763 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,491 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,701 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,978 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,766 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,080 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,825 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,298 |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,054 |
| 1955 | 19 | #2,614 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,508 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,319 |
| 1940 | 16 | #2,074 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,654 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,410 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,288 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,136 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neila in 2025?
Neila ranked #4,245 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neila?
1,405 babies have been named Neila in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neila most popular?
Neila peaked in 2009, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Neila a boy or girl name?
Neila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neila rising or falling?
Neila is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.