US Popularity:5358
Origin:Sanskrit
Other Origin(s):Indian, Latin
Meaning:Dark blue, indigo, sapphire; Horn
Put a sparkle in baby's eye with this jewel of a name. Neela, an Indian name for girls with roots in Sanskrit and Hindi, means “dark blue,” “indigo,” and “sapphire.” With this lyrical name, baby can get in touch with her artistic side and appreciate all the colors of life. Neela can also have Latin roots and be a form of the name Cornelia, which comes from the word cornu, meaning "horn."
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How Popular Is The Name Neela?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Neela is currently #2999 on The Bump
Girl:Neela is currently #2034 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Neela is currently #5358 in U.S. births
Girl:Neela is currently #3032 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#3032
in 2024
+ 520
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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