Total births
417
Girls' name · since 1932
Nea
Since 1932, U.S. Social Security records show 417 babies named Nea, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8500
- among girls today
- 417
- born since 1932
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
417 babies have been named Nea since 1932, making it today's #8500 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nea recorded 417 times among girls since 1932, holding rank #8500 nationally today, ahead of 52% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1932 to 2025.
- #8500 among girls today
- 417 born since 1932
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nea is currently the #8500 girls' name in America, more common than 52% of girls - 417 born since 1932, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8500
- among girls today
- 417
- born since 1932
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Nea vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8500
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 52% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Nea was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
16 babies were named Nea in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Nea compares
417 Top 48% higher than 52% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nea's all-time total is 9% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nea | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 417 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nea's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nea at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#8,500
Active since
1932
Nea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 94 years of records
Nea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nea's strongest decade.
117 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Nea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s
1980s
54 births
- 1990s
1990s
53 births
- 2000s
2000s
117 births
- 2010s
2010s
103 births
- 2020s
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 117 births (28% of all-time use).
Nea by state
Where Nea concentrates geographically, total births since 1932
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
New York share of Nea's total US births 1.4%
Even split
6 of 417 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nea? ▼
417 babies have been named Nea since 1932. It currently ranks #8500 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 16 births.
When was Nea most popular? ▼
Nea was most popular in the 2000s decade with 117 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Nea most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nea are New York (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Nea been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nea since 1932 -- 94 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nea? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nealie, Neala, Neah, Nealy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nea's data
- Nea's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (117 total births) through the 2020s (57) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Neas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nea
Nearby Names Like Nea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nea
Nealie Girl
776 births
Neala Girl
#10387 595 births
Neah Girl
#8594 554 births
Nealy Girl
296 births
Neal Girl
257 births
Compare Nea side by side: Nea vs Nealie Nea vs Neala Nea vs Neah
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1932–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nea: #8500 Girls' Name - 417 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nea. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nea draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.