Nejla
Girl nameNejla has been given to 156 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It peaked in 2009.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
156
Peak year
2009 (15 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1982
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nejla — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nejla.
Sibling name ideas for Nejla
Same era and popularity as Nejla, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nejla?
Nejla has been given to 156 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nejla peak?
Nejla peaked in 2009, when 15 babies were given the name.
Is Nejla a girl or boy name?
Nejla is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Nejla are girls).
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