The baby name Neha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NEH-hah (Hindi/Sanskrit), NAY-huh (English); IPA: /neːˈɦaː/ (Hindi), /ˈneɪhə/ (English).
The baby name Neha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NEH-hah (Hindi/Sanskrit), NAY-huh (English); IPA: /neːˈɦaː/ (Hindi), /ˈneɪhə/ (English).
Neha is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Neha (Devanagari नेहा) stems from Sanskrit नेह/स्नेह (neha/sneha) “affection, tenderness,” from the root snih- “to love, be fond of.” Through Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and Urdu, it settled as a standalone feminine given name, often glossed as “love” and, by poetic extension in modern naming, “rain” or “downpour,” symbolizing renewal. Pronounced NEH-hah or NAY-hah, it carries gentle, nurturing connotations across South Asia.
Use of Neha surged across India from the 1970s onward, buoyed by cinema and popular music, and remains common in the Indian diaspora. Spelling variants include Nehaa and Nehha; related names are Sneha (close cognate) and Nehal (unisex, with distinct Indic and Persian etymologies). Regional scripts render it as नेहा (Hindi/Marathi), নেহা (Bengali), and نیہا (Urdu). The name’s blend of intimacy and refreshing imagery has kept it contemporary while rooted in classical Indic vocabulary.
| Neha Dhupia Neha Dhupia is an Indian actor best known for her role in the film 'Julie'. She gained popularity after winning the Femina Miss India pageant in 2002. Neha has also appeared in movies like 'Qayamat: City Under Threat' and 'Singh is Kinng'. | Neha Sharma Neha Sharma is an Indian actress best known for her role in the Bollywood film 'Crook'. She also appeared in 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum' and 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2', showcasing her versatility in both drama and comedy. | Neha Pendse Neha Pendse is an Indian actress best known for her role in the popular TV show 'May I Come In Madam?'. She has also appeared in films like 'Natsamrat' and 'Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai'. Born in 1984, Neha has made a significant mark in both television and film industries in India. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2013 | #1 | — | 969 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #4 | 7,912 | 13,121 |
| FJ | 0 | #5 | 2 | 374 | |
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #6 | 4 | 583 |
| IN | 0 | #15 | 71 | 2,963 | |
| BI | Girls | 0 | #33 | 1 | 726 |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #34 | 2 | 2,021 |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #74 | 21 | 2,402 |
| AF | 0 | #75 | 2 | 1,883 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #81 | 403 | 15,987 |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #101 | 365 | 8,539 |
| QA | 0 | #101 | 6 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #105 | 12 | 6,215 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #106 | 670 | 20,968 |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #108 | 1 | 1,564 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #113 | 2 | 5,459 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #114 | 437 | 8,413 |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #117 | 9 | 3,755 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #123 | 210 | 15,378 |
| MU | 0 | #124 | 13 | 3,613 | |
| BD | 0 | #129 | 100 | 5,992 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| AE | 0 | #147 | 31 | 10,220 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #152 | 1,535 | 25,931 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,666 |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #224 | 2 | 3,308 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #234 | 12 | 6,592 |
| SG | 0 | #236 | 34 | 11,010 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #245 | 5 | 6,293 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #249 | 289 | 19,177 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| SA | 0 | #276 | 20 | 10,560 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #280 | 6 | 2,795 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #287 | 3 | 8,139 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #307 | 10 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #316 | 10 | 7,570 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #337 | 13 | 8,829 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #350 | 9 | 7,678 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| HK | 0 | #353 | 5 | 8,483 | |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #364 | 28 | 1,368 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #365 | 5 | 8,477 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #376 | 15 | 13,098 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #394 | 5 | 8,639 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #396 | 10 | 3,185 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #396 | 194 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #414 | 140 | 17,937 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #466 | 6 | 7,952 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #491 | 14 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #518 | 6 | 11,913 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #520 | 13 | 11,342 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #535 | 42 | 10,045 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #540 | 8 | 10,981 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #542 | 4 | 8,334 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #574 | 42 | 16,104 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #641 | 5 | 11,648 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #651 | 372 | 16,750 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #676 | 32 | 18,093 |
| LB | 0 | #687 | 4 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #723 | 16 | 3,895 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #731 | 39 | 18,755 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #774 | 13 | 15,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #812 | 27 | 4,949 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #834 | 48 | 17,948 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #896 | 21 | 8,487 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 44 | 5,933 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #916 | 79 | 24,821 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #917 | 9 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #926 | 34 | 14,742 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #960 | 24 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MA | 0 | #1,010 | 119 | 20,986 | |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,047 | 46 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,090 | 52 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,152 | 25 | 20,130 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,328 | 288 | 28,008 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,330 | 117 | 9,415 |
Neha is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:
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