Neelima Name Meaning & Origin
/nee-lee-ma/Neelima is most likely a name of Indian origin.
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Name Origin
The name 'Neelima' is of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'blue' or 'indigo,' often used in Hindu contexts and popular in India and neighboring South Asian countries.
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) 70% -
Sri Lankan (South Asian) 20% -
Malaysian (Southeast Asian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Neelima
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 1979, 7 girls in the US were named Neelima.
Growth of the name Neelima in the US (SSA Data):
Neelima Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
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.