Nejla
girl nameNejla entered the US charts in 1982, peaked at #8008 in 2015, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1982–2025
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rank today
#8008
peak (2015)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8224 |
| 2000s | #11559 |
| 2010s | #12757 |
| 2020s | #13465 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Nejla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nejla alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nejla in 2025?
- Nejla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nejla most popular?
- Nejla peaked in 2015, reaching #8008 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nejla with classmates?
- Nejla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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