Girl · #15,899 in 2026

Neilia

Neilia Hunter Biden was an American teacher and the first wife of Joe Biden, who later became the 46th president of the United States. She died in a car crash with their one-year-old daughter, Naomi; their two sons, Beau and Hunter, were injured but survived the incident. Her death occurred six weeks after her husband's election to the U.S. Senate.

Current Rank
#15,899
Peak Rank
#15,899 (2017)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2017
First Year
2017
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#15899
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Neilia

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

Neilia Hunter Biden was an American teacher and the first wife of Joe Biden, who later became the 46th president of the United States. She died in a car crash with their one-year-old daughter, Naomi; their two sons, Beau and Hunter, were injured but survived the incident. Her death occurred six weeks after her husband's election to the U.S. Senate.

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The Story of Neilia

Neilia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2017, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 5 Neilias were born — ranking #15,899 that year. As of 2026, Neilia ranks #15,899 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Neilias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Neilia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Neilia 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 Neilia

What does the name Neilia mean?
Neilia Hunter Biden was an American teacher and the first wife of Joe Biden, who later became the 46th president of the United States. She died in a car crash with their one-year-old daughter, Naomi; their two sons, Beau and Hunter, were injured but survived the incident. Her death occurred six weeks after her husband's election to the U.S. Senate.
How popular is Neilia in 2026?
In 2026, Neilia ranks #15,899 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Neilia most popular?
Neilia reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #15,899 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Neilia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Neilia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Neilia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neilia include Aadilynn, Aaheli, Aalilah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Neilia

Neilia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Neilia's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #15,899. Use the chart and map above to compare Neilia'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.