NAME PROFILE
Peni
Derived from Sanskrit meaning dark blue or sapphire; Neelah reflects a person with a serene and deep-seated wisdom, embodying the calm strength and vast beauty of the sea and sky.
Key Stats
| Total births | 149 |
| Gender | Unisex (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1958 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1958 |
| Most recent | 1995 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Indian, Arabic, African |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 50%MI — 50%AK — 0%PA — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Neela Rasgotra (Doctor character in the television drama ER) · Nila Madhab Panda (Award-winning filmmaker known for I Am Kalam) · Neela Vermeire (Acclaimed fragrance creator and founder of Neela Vermeire Creations) · Neela Wickramasinghe (Celebrated Sri Lankan singer and musician) · Neela Satyanarayan (Prominent civil servant and author)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NeeNeelieLala
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