Girl · #7,310 in 2026

Neelisha

Current Rank
#7,310
Peak Rank
#7,310 (1983)
Total Babies
8
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1983
First Year
1983
Last Year
1983
Peak Year
#7310
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Neelisha

The earliest SSA record of Neelisha as a baby girl name dates back to 1983, when 8 babies received it. 1983 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Neelisha — #7,310 in the national rankings. Neelisha last appeared in the published SSA data in 1983, with 8 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 8 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Neelisha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Neelisha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Neelisha

What does the name Neelisha mean?
Neelisha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Neelisha in 2026?
In 2026, Neelisha ranks #7,310 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Neelisha most popular?
Neelisha reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #7,310 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Neelisha a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Neelisha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Neelisha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neelisha include Emilio, Kathry, Falina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Neelisha

Neelisha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 8 births in the dataset. Neelisha's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #7,310. Use the chart and map above to compare Neelisha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.