Neha Girl

Popularity: #929 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationNAY-hah / /ˈneɪ.hɑː/

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'radiant'; Hindi: 'brightness'

Historical & Cultural Background

Neha is a popular name in India, often associated with warmth and affection. It is commonly used among Hindi-speaking populations and has gained popularity in various regions. The name reflects cultural values of positivity and light.

Trend Summary

Neha has seen consistent popularity in India, particularly among girls.

Similar Names

NiaNinaNayaNanditaNerissaNimra

Variants

  • Nehaa
  • Nehha

International Variants

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Famous people named Neha

Neha Dhupia is an Indian actress and beauty queen known for her work in Hindi films.

Neha Kakkar is a popular Indian playback singer recognized for her contributions to Bollywood music.

Neha Sharma is an Indian actress and model known for her roles in Hindi and Telugu films.

Neha Pendse is an Indian television actress known for her work in various Indian TV shows.

Fictional characters named Neha

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Sibling Suggestions

NishaNeelamNikitaNandiniNiranjana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Neha was first seen in the United States in 1969. Neha has ranked as high as #1119 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Neha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Neha (2023)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
55%
WA 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19699
19705
19716
197218
197317
197421
197523
197631
197731
197833
197940
198036
198148
198250
198356
198443
198556
198670
198758
198860
198946
199068
199161
199273
199387
199492
199591
199688
199795
1998124
1999162
2000219
2001199
2002215
2003199
2004223
2005195
2006173
2007166
2008143
2009158
2010111
201191
201290
201383
201467
201546
201638
201738
201836
201928
202023
202120
202220
202329
202421