How Many People Are Named Neya?
Complete statistics for the name Neya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Neya is a very rare female name, with only 280 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,179,699 Americans. Almost all of these individuals are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 282 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Neya Through the Generations
Neya has seen its peak popularity in 2007 when 19 babies were given this name. Since then, it has been slowly declining, reflecting its nature as a newer-generation name. The majority of people named Neya are under 30, indicating its modernity and appeal to younger parents. With an estimated 282 total births recorded since the beginning of tracking, Neya remains a niche choice, rarely crossing paths with those outside its small community.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Neya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Neya
How Many People Have the Name Neya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 280 people in the United States currently share the name Neya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,179,699 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Neya a Common or Rare Name?
Neya 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 Neya Mean?
Neya means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Neya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Neya Most Popular?
The name Neya reached peak popularity in 2007, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Neya?
Approximately 280 people named Neya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 282. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,179,699 Americans.
Is Neya a rare name?
Neya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,179,699 Americans has this name.
What does the name Neya mean?
Neya means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Neya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Neya are male and 100% are female.
When was Neya most popular?
Neya peaked in 2007 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.