Neelam
girl nameNeelam entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #3813 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#3813
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7961 |
| 1980s | #8249 |
| 1990s | #7183 |
| 2000s | #13141 |
| 2010s | #14427 |
| 2020s | #14357 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Neelam are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Neelam alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Neelam in 2025?
- Neelam is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Neelam most popular?
- Neelam peaked in 1990, reaching #3813 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Neelam with classmates?
- Neelam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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