Sapphire or dark blue
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'nila', it specifically refers to the blue sapphire gemstone. In South Asian cultures, it is a name that evokes the deep, rich colors of the sky or the ocean and is often associated with preciousness and clarity.
Less common today
Neelam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,878 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Sixth President of India
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