Neela
ne(e)-la
US Popularity:6176
Origin:Sanskrit
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."
Neela Name Popularity Data
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 #6176 in U.S. births
Girl:Neela is currently #3552 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3552
in 2023
+ 22
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Neela, April 2024
Behind the Name, Nila, April 2024
Wisdom Library, Nila, Nīlā, Nīḷa, Nīla: 57 definitions, Sanskrit dictionary, December 2023
Name Doctor, Neela (1)
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