Girl · #4,213 in 2026

Neyla

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

Current Rank

#4,213

Peak Rank

#4,184 (2024)

Total Babies

546

5-Yr Trend

+38%

1997

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#4184

Peak Rank

546

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Neyla

Neyla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1997, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 34 Neylas were born — ranking #4,184 that year. As of 2026, Neyla ranks #4,213 for baby girls with 34 births, rising sharply (+38% over the past five years). In total, more than 546 Neylas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Neyla

Phonetically similar names — useful when Neyla 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 Neyla

What does the name Neyla mean?

Neyla is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Neyla in 2026?

In 2026, Neyla ranks #4,213 among girls' names in the U.S., with 34 babies given the name that year.

When was Neyla most popular?

Neyla reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #4,184 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

Neyla has historically been most popular in Florida, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Neyla.

Is Neyla a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Neyla?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neyla include Simi, Antonisha, Khala. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Neyla

Neyla is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 546 births in the dataset. Neyla's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #4,184. Use the chart and map above to compare Neyla'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.