The baby name Neelam is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NEE-ləm (IPA: /ˈniːləm/).
Neelam is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Neelam is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NEE-ləm (IPA: /ˈniːləm/).
Neelam is Sanskrit in Origin.
Neelam is a South Asian given name derived from Sanskrit nīlam, a neuter noun meaning “sapphire” or “deep blue,” found in classical texts and gemstone glossaries. It entered modern usage through Hindi and Urdu (नीलम / نیلم) and is also familiar in Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, and Tamil (often நீலம்), where the underlying root nīla means “blue.” Predominantly feminine but essentially unisex, Neelam is pronounced NEE-lum.
As a personal name, it gained popularity in the 20th century alongside interest in auspicious gemstone names and Vedic astrology, where the Neelam sapphire is linked to Saturn (Śani) and associated with clarity, protection, and disciplined insight. Common variants and spellings include Neelum, Nilam, and Nilaam; short forms such as Neelu occur in North India. Related names are Neela/Nila (“blue”) and Neel (“indigo; blue”).
| Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was an Indian politician best known for serving as the president of India from 1977 to 1982. Over his long public career, he was active in the independence movement, served as chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, became Speaker of the Lok Sabha twice, and also held Union minister posts. | Neelam Kothari Neelam Kothari is an Indian actress best known for her roles in popular Bollywood films from the late 1980s and early 1990s. She starred in movies like 'Ilzaam', 'Love 86', and 'Ghar Ka Chiraag'. Beyond acting, she has also made a name for herself as a jewelry designer. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #33 | 3 | 2,021 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #53 | 2,119 | 13,121 |
| IN | 0 | #64 | 8 | 2,963 | |
| AF | 0 | #74 | 3 | 1,883 | |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #86 | 9 | 2,402 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| SD | 0 | #101 | 2 | 2,130 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #116 | 6 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #119 | 3 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #122 | 4 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #126 | 11 | 3,613 | |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #150 | 2 | 4,216 |
| AE | 0 | #166 | 12 | 10,220 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #194 | 162 | 8,539 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #236 | 10 | 6,592 |
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #272 | 45 | 15,378 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| SG | 0 | #276 | 7 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2017 | #291 | 6 | 3,011 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #291 | 106 | 15,987 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #307 | 10 | 7,429 |
| SA | 0 | #308 | 5 | 10,560 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #314 | 243 | 20,968 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #355 | 4 | 7,678 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #365 | 5 | 8,477 |
| France | Girls | 2020 | #392 | 3 | 3,215 |
| France | Boys | 2016 | #405 | 4 | 2,872 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #422 | 8 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #470 | 5 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #471 | 45 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #513 | 41 | 17,937 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #555 | 32 | 18,916 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #566 | 388 | 25,931 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #605 | 11 | 16,104 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #692 | 16 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #751 | 19 | 18,755 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #819 | 20 | 4,949 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #848 | 34 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #853 | 149 | 16,750 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #909 | 6 | 8,600 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #936 | 20 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #956 | 39 | 24,821 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #970 | 14 | 5,561 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 4 | 14,742 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 55 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,113 | 29 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,365 | 82 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,501 | 114 | 28,008 |
Neelam is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:
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