Total births
1,405
Girls' name · since 1900
Neila
Neila has 1,405 recorded births since 1900 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4042
- among girls today
- 1,405
- born since 1900
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
1,405 babies have been named Neila since 1900, making it today's #4042 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Neila recorded 1,405 times among girls since 1900, holding rank #4042 nationally today, ahead of 77% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 2025.
- #4042 among girls today
- 1,405 born since 1900
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Neila is currently the #4042 girls' name in America, more common than 77% of girls - 1,405 born since 1900, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4042
- among girls today
- 1,405
- born since 1900
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Neila vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4042
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 77% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Neila was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
47 babies were named Neila in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Neila compares
1,405 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
Neila's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Neila | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,405 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 48 | 19,840 |
Neila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Neila's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1900, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Neila at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#4,042
Active since
1900
Neila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 126 years of records
Neila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Neila's strongest decade.
298 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Neila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 37
1920s
37 births
- 1930s 79
1930s
79 births
- 1940s
1940s
149 births
- 1950s
1950s
171 births
- 1960s 77
1960s
77 births
- 1970s 74
1970s
74 births
- 1980s 40
1980s
40 births
- 1990s 64
1990s
64 births
- 2000s
2000s
250 births
- 2010s
2010s
298 births
- 2020s
2020s
155 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 298 births (21% of all-time use).
How Neila compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Neila's total volume
Neila vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Neila by state
Where Neila concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 55 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Florida | | 29 | 2.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Neila's total US births 3.9%
Even split
55 of 1,405 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Neila? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 1,405 babies named Neila. Today it holds rank #4042 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 47 births.
When was Neila most popular? ▼
Neila was most popular in the 2010s decade with 298 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Neila most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Neila are California (55 births), Florida (29 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Neila been used? ▼
Records for Neila go back to 1900, giving 126 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Neila? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neida, Neisha, Neita, Neil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Neila's data
- Neila's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (298 total births) through the 2020s (155) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Neilas (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Neila
Nearby Names Like Neila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Neila
Neida Girl
1,834 births
Neisha Girl
#9680 1,118 births
Neita Girl
635 births
Neil Girl
385 births
Neilani Girl
#4285 294 births
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Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Neila
Lesley #4041
34,301 births · Peak 1980
Caterina #4043
3,017 births · Peak 2014
Lake #4040
937 births · Peak 2020
Janell #4044
15,733 births · Peak 1979
Lovella #4039
1,735 births · Peak 1920
Serina #4045
5,848 births · Peak 1998
Savani #4038
169 births · Peak 2025
Ivonne #4046
6,127 births · Peak 1992
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, 1900–2025 (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. "Neila: #4042 Girls' Name - 1,405 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/neila. 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 Neila 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.