Total births
23
Girls' name · since 1975
Neeli
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Neeli, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1975–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Neeli is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 23 have been recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Neeli has been recorded 23 times among girls since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2013.
- 23 total births
- 1975–2013 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
23 girls have been named Neeli since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2013.
- 23
- total births
- 1975–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Neeli was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
7 babies were named Neeli in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
Neeli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Neeli splits its recorded history at 1997: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2013 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Neeli at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
2013
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Neeli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2013
- Peak year (2013)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Neeli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Neeli's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Neeli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 11 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neeli? ▼
Neeli has been given to 23 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 7 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Neeli most popular? ▼
Neeli was most popular in the 1970s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
How long has the name Neeli been used? ▼
Records for Neeli go back to 1975, giving 39 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Neeli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neely, Neena, Neela, Neema, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Neeli's data
- Neeli's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2010s (7) -- 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 Neeli
Nearby Names Like Neeli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neeli
Neely Girl
#5158 2,239 births
Neena Girl
#8037 1,775 births
Neela Girl
#3027 1,374 births
Neema Girl
#4322 784 births
Neeley Girl
#13784 412 births
Compare Neeli side by side: Neeli vs Neely Neeli vs Neena Neeli vs Neela
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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, 1975–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Neeli: Baby Name Since 1975 - 23 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neeli. 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 Neeli 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.