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Neel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A colorful name meaning blue, like the sapphire sky.

Neel as a Boy Name

Origin
Hindi
Syllables
1
Current rank
#1794
Peak
#1216 in 2009

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1918: #329019181920: #413519201930: #438219301970: #521919701980: #242019801990: #241419902000: #153220002005: #165720052010: #125320102015: #166120152020: #17942020#1#5219

What Neel Means

Neel is a boy name of Hindi origin. A colorful name meaning blue, like the sapphire sky.

How Popular Neel Is

Neel currently ranks #1794 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1216 in 2009. It is rising.

Good to Know About Neel

  • Neel has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Neel is a name from the Hindi-speaking tradition.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.

Neel as a Unisex Name

Origin
Hindi
Syllables
1
Current rank
#1794
Peak
#1216 in 2009

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1918: #329019181920: #413519201930: #438219301970: #521919701980: #242019801990: #241419902000: #153220002005: #165720052010: #125320102015: #166120152020: #17942020#1#5219

What Neel Means

Neel is a unisex name of Hindi origin. The deep blue of sapphire and sky.

How Popular Neel Is

Neel currently ranks #1794 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1216 in 2009. It is rising.

Good to Know About Neel

  • Neel has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Neel is a name from the Hindi-speaking tradition.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.

Names Like Neel

Other Hindi names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Neel

Hindi names that pair well as a brother or sister to Neel.

Questions About Neel

What does Neel mean?

Neel is a boy name of Hindi origin. A colorful name meaning blue, like the sapphire sky.

How popular is Neel?

Neel currently ranks #1794 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1216 in 2009. It is rising.

Where does Neel come from?

Neel comes from Hindi roots. Neel has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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