Neila
Girl name · #4181 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Neila? In official American birth records, Neila has been tracked continuously since 1900, giving it 125 years of documented American history.
Neila is currently the #4181 girl name in the United States — 34 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #5288, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 52,941 girls born in 2025 was named Neila.
Babies named Neila per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 125-year story
Neila first appears in the Social Security records in 1900, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 47 girls were named Neila — good for #3460 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Neila against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Neila in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Neila is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Neila will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Neila is most common
State-level data for Neila is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Neila
Statistically, parents drawn to Neila tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Delila, Neela, Shaila, Naila, and Yamila.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Neila | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4172 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4039 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4655 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5793 |
| 2021 | 20 | #5955 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7212 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4162 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4458 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4384 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5284 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5288 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5456 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4887 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4296 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3999 |
| 2010 | 28 | #4974 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3460 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4268 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4213 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5709 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5800 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4816 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5419 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5673 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10102 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Neila?
In official American birth records, the name Neila first appeared in 1900 (over 125 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Neila a popular girl name?
Neila ranked #4181 among girls in 2025 with 34 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #5288.
When was the name Neila most popular?
Neila peaked in 2009, when 47 American girls received the name (ranked #3460 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Neila?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 52,941 newborn American girls was named Neila. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.