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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Neah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nea|Neal
IrishGirl↓ Fading

Neah

NEE-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#8780
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#8780
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#5500 in 2023
5yr change
-3280 ranks
Birth frequency
3.3 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8780 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Irish girl names
Neah

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8780

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-3280 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
IrishCelticNatureGirl2-syllableRareSoftRisingIrish RootModern MinimalistEthereal
Character
creative spiritthoughtful naturegentle strengthartistic soul
STRONG
High confidence

Neah is an Irish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8780 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -3280 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8780 · very rare
Neah at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. Also associated with water and the shining sea in Irish tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#5500 in 2023
5yr change:-3280 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
NeaNiaNinaNorahNoah
Similar Style
SiennaLeahKeiraIslaFreya
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Neah
FionaSaoirseCaoimheOrlaMaeveRowan◈Cillian◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Neah · Overview
Summary

Neah is an Irish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8780 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Nature character
Neah carries a soft, ethereal, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 3280 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
neah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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