Girl · #16,866 in 2026

Neeraja

Name: Popularity of the name Neeraja in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Neeraja, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Neeraja is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Rajesh K. Raman. The film stars Shruti Ramachandran, Guru Somasundaram, Govind Padmasoorya, Jinu Joseph, and Srinda. It is a remake of the 2018 Kannada film Nathicharami. It was produced by Uma and M. Ramesh Reddy under the banner of Suraj Production. It was released in theatres on 2 June 2023.

Current Rank

#16,866

Peak Rank

#14,177 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2012

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#14177

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Neeraja

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Neeraja

Neeraja first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 6 Neerajas were born — ranking #14,177 that year. As of 2026, Neeraja ranks #16,866 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Neerajas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Neeraja

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

Neeraj
Neerja
Neria
Neriah
Nirodha
Noreiga
Ninja
Neuralgia
Naija
Nira
Noria
Nuria

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Neeraja

What does the name Neeraja mean?

How popular is Neeraja in 2026?

In 2026, Neeraja ranks #16,866 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Neeraja most popular?

Neeraja reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #14,177 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Neeraja a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Neeraja is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Neeraja?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neeraja include Madrid, Gracye, Franciska. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Neeraja

Neeraja is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Neeraja's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #14,177. Use the chart and map above to compare Neeraja'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.