Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Nejla

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

Current Rank

#13,427

Peak Rank

#8,058 (2009)

Total Babies

156

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

2024

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#8058

Peak Rank

156

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nejla

Nejla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1982, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 15 Nejlas were born — ranking #8,058 that year. As of 2026, Nejla ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 156 Nejlas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nejla

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nejla

What does the name Nejla mean?

Nejla is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nejla in 2026?

In 2026, Nejla ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nejla most popular?

Nejla reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #8,058 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Nejla a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nejla?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nejla include Marciana, Karlynn, Christabelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nejla

Nejla is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 156 births in the dataset. Nejla's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #8,058. Use the chart and map above to compare Nejla'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.