Neela Name Meaning & Origin
/NEE-lah/Neela is most likely a name of Indian origin.
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Name Origin
Sanskrit origin, meaning 'blue' or 'indigo', common in India and surrounding regions.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Indian (South Asian) 60% -
Sri Lankan (South Asian) 30% -
Malaysian (Southeast Asian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Neela
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 47 girls in the US were named Neela.
Growth of the name Neela in the US (SSA Data):
Neela Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.