Neah
Every Neah since 1980 — 554 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Neah
Neah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,814 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 554 American babies have been named Neah. Its peak came in 2006, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Neah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Neah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,814 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,806 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,502 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,194 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,542 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,609 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,122 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,026 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,335 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,241 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,186 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,991 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,107 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,057 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,319 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,916 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,741 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,300 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,998 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,763 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,737 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,115 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,520 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,672 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,189 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,756 |
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| 1980 | 5 | #11,580 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Neah in 2025?
Neah ranked #12,814 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Neah?
554 babies have been named Neah in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Neah most popular?
Neah peaked in 2006, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Neah a boy or girl name?
Neah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Neah rising or falling?
Neah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.