What is the origin of the name Neila?

Neila is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Neila?

Neila is currently ranked #4085 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlIrish

Neila

NEE-luh

Popularity

#4085

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,370

Peak Year

#47 in 2009

First Recorded

1900

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Champion or passionate. It is believed to be of Irish and Scottish origin, related to Neil.

Nickname Watch

Nei Lala

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Nei Lala

Spelling Variations

Naila Nila

Similar Names

Neil Nola Niamh Fiona

Personality Traits

spiritedenergeticoptimisticoutgoing

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