Total births
51
Boys' name · since 1992
Neelesh
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 51 babies named Neelesh, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 51
- total births
- 1992–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Neelesh sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 51 recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Neelesh recorded 51 times among boys since 1992, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1992 to 2014.
- 51 total births
- 1992–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
51 boys have been named Neelesh since 1992, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 51
- total births
- 1992–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Neelesh was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
7 babies were named Neelesh in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Neelesh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Neelesh's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Neelesh at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Neelesh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2014
- Peak year (2006)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Neelesh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Neelesh's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Neelesh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
29 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 29 births (57% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neelesh? ▼
Neelesh has been given to 51 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2014. 7 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Neelesh most popular? ▼
Neelesh was most popular in the 2000s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
How long has the name Neelesh been used? ▼
Neelesh has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 23 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Neelesh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neel, Neev, Neeko, Neely, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Neelesh's data
- Neelesh's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (29 total births) through the 2010s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Neelesh
Nearby Names Like Neelesh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neelesh
Neel Boy
#1858 3,392 births
Neev Boy
#2131 931 births
Neeko Boy
#5144 420 births
Neely Boy
391 births
Needham Boy
328 births
Compare Neelesh side by side: Neelesh vs Neel Neelesh vs Neev Neelesh vs Neeko
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1992–2014 (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. "Neelesh: Baby Name Since 1992 - 51 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neelesh. 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 Neelesh 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 July 2026.