Neelam is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'corundum' or 'ruby'. It is also found in Indian languages such as Hindi and Urdu, where it signifies the gemstone 'neela' which is blue in color. This name is predominantly used in South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Neelam has a beautiful and unique sound, making it distinctive yet easy to pronounce. It consists of four syllables: Ne-e-la-am. The name Neelam does not have any specific associated gender; it is considered unisex.
The name Neelam experienced significant growth in popularity between 1989 and 1992, with a spike of 27 births in 1990, followed by 25 in 1992. However, it has generally been less common since the late 1990s, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1998 onwards. Recently, there have been fluctuations between 5 and 10 births per year. Overall, Neelam has been a popular name for over four decades, with a total of 315 recorded births.