How Many People Are Named Neelima?

Complete statistics for the name Neelima: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Neelima
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Neelima means 'dark blue' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 49,097,426 Americans share this unique name, with just 7 people living today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1979 with 7 births.

~7
Living in US
1 in 49,097,426
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dark blue
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Serene Mysterious Calm
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

63,089
Worldwide Bearers
#15,218
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
59,061
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2,016
🇺🇸 United States
1,248
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
243
🇬🇧 England
150
🇨🇦 Canada
87
🇹🇭 Thailand
38
🇦🇺 Australia
37
🇶🇦 Qatar
28
🇰🇼 Kuwait
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
7 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
7
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 7 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
5
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Neelima Through the Generations

Neelima, a name rooted in Sanskrit, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1979, when it was bestowed upon seven newborns. Today, there are seven individuals bearing this beautiful name, all of whom are likely in their mid-forties to early sixties. This distribution suggests a stable trend, with no new births in recent decades, indicating that Neelima is a name cherished by those born during its heyday.

✨ Similar Names to Neelima

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Neelima's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Neelima

How Many People Have the Name Neelima?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7 people in the United States currently share the name Neelima. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,097,426 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Neelima a Common or Rare Name?

Neelima is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Neelima Mean?

Neelima means "dark blue" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Neelima in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Neelima Most Popular?

The name Neelima reached peak popularity in 1979, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Neelima?

Approximately 7 people named Neelima live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,097,426 Americans.

Is Neelima a rare name?

Neelima is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,097,426 Americans has this name.

What does the name Neelima mean?

Neelima means "dark blue" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Neelima more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Neelima are male and 100% are female.

When was Neelima most popular?

Neelima peaked in 1979 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7
All-Time Births7
1 in X1 in 49,097,426
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1979
World Rank#15,218
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.