Declining since 2013, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Neah since 1980
Babies named Neah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 226 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Neah is an extremely rare feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1980. Its highest level of use was in 2006, though even then it never reached widespread popularity. Since 2013, the name has been in decline, and in 2025 it was given to approximately 1 in 229,610 newborns, ranking 11,932. The name appears to be a modern creation, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Leah or Nia. No top states were recorded for Neah, reflecting its infrequent use across the country.
Neah first appeared in U.S. records in 1980, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a short form or variant of names like Nea (a Swedish diminutive of Linnea) or an Anglicization of the Irish Niamh (meaning 'bright'). However, its precise derivation is unclear, and it is most likely a creative respelling or invented name.
Sibling names for Neah
Names that share Neah's style, for a brother or sister.
