Sapphire blue or dark blue
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'nila', it refers to the color blue, specifically the deep hue of a sapphire. In Hindu tradition, it is associated with the sky and the ocean, often linked to the deity Shiva. It is a popular name in India that has gained some international appeal due to its simple, melodic sound.
Less common today
Neela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,995 in 2007.
A prominent doctor character on the medical drama ER · ER
American author and narrator, winner of a Grammy Award
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
