Girl · #16,763 in 2026

Neleigh

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

Current Rank

#16,763

Peak Rank

#13,009 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2011

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#13009

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Neleigh

Neleigh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 7 Neleighs were born — ranking #13,009 that year. As of 2026, Neleigh ranks #16,763 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Neleighs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Neleigh

Phonetically similar names — useful when Neleigh 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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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Neleigh

What does the name Neleigh mean?

Neleigh is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Neleigh in 2026?

In 2026, Neleigh ranks #16,763 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Neleigh most popular?

Neleigh reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #13,009 that year with 7 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Neleigh most popular?

Neleigh has historically been most popular in Nebraska. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Neleigh.

Is Neleigh a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Neleigh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neleigh include Inia, Neeve, Anjum. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Neleigh

Neleigh is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Neleigh's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #13,009. Use the chart and map above to compare Neleigh'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.