What is the origin of the name Niala?

Niala is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Niala?

Niala is currently ranked #13049 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlIrish

Niala

NYE-ah-la

Popularity

#13049

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

170

Peak Year

#15 in 2016

First Recorded

2002

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Niala is a feminine given name of Irish origin, likely a feminine form of Niall, meaning 'cloud' or 'champion'.

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Nia Nye

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Nia Nye

Spelling Variations

Niall Naila

Similar Names

Niamh Enya Fiona Aisling

Personality Traits

NobleStrongResilientIndependent

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