Neha

Neha is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “love.” In 2024 it was given to 21 girls in the United States.

Neha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“love”

About the name Neha

Neha belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “love” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Neha first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #969 in 2000, and in 2024 21 babies received the name — 4,329 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Neha in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#969 in 2000
Peak year
2004
Babies named Neha in 2024
21
Total since 1880
4,329

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Neha mean?

Neha means “love” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Neha a boy or girl name?

Neha is a girl name. In 2024, 21 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Neha?

Neha comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Neha?

Neha first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #969 in 2000, and 21 babies were given the name in 2024.

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