Neila

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Pronounced NEE-lah /ˈni.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Feminine of Niall ('champion, cloud'), or linked to Sanskrit nila, 'dark blue, sapphire'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Champion and sapphire-blue: Neila is a feminine of Niall, 'champion', and echoes Sanskrit nila, 'dark blue'. Strong, jewel-toned, and soft.

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Origin MediumIrish, Sanskrit

MeaningFeminine of Niall ('champion, cloud'), or linked to Sanskrit nila, 'dark blue, sapphire'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4245 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,404

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Neila is a feminine form of Niall — Irish for 'champion, cloud' — and overlaps Nila, from Sanskrit nila, 'dark blue, sapphire' (routes layered, which we note). It blends strength and color.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, champion-or-blue at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? Niall — root of Neila — gave the world the surname Neil and means 'champion' or 'cloud'; Sanskrit nila adds a deep sapphire-blue shimmer.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Niall / nila — routes layered

Variations

NilaNylaNeela

Nicknames

Nei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neila mean?

Neila is a feminine of Niall ('champion') and echoes Sanskrit nila, 'dark blue'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Neila?

It's said NEE-lah /ˈni.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Neila a boy or girl name?

Neila is a girl's name.

How popular is Neila?

Neila is a rare name in the U.S.