Neyla
Every Neyla since 1997 — 512 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neyla
Neyla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,434 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 512 American babies have been named Neyla. Its peak came in 2024, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Neyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,434 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,269 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,220 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,398 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,900 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,261 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,742 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,735 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,482 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,565 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,616 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,551 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,786 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,673 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,512 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,124 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,492 |
| 2008 | 19 | #7,004 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,195 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,132 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,711 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,119 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,348 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,307 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neyla in 2025?
Neyla ranked #4,434 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neyla?
512 babies have been named Neyla in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neyla most popular?
Neyla peaked in 2024, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Neyla a boy or girl name?
Neyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neyla rising or falling?
Neyla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.