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Nielle

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Pronounced nee-EL /niˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Niall/Neil — from the Irish, variously 'a champion; passionate' and 'a cloud'; also a French -elle name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A champion; a cloud: Nielle forms Niall/Neil. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nee-EL'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIrish, French
MeaningA feminine form of Niall/Neil — from the Irish, variously 'a champion; passionate' and 'a cloud'; also a French -elle name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9292 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320012025

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

Nielle is a feminine form of Niall/Neil — from the Irish, variously 'a champion; passionate' and 'a cloud'; also a French -elle name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'nee-EL').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, a-champion at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Niall/Neil is variously 'a champion; passionate' and 'a cloud' in Irish — Nielle is a feminine form, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'nee-EL').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Nielle — Irish; routes layered

Variations

NielaNielleNyelle

Nicknames

Nie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nielle mean?

Nielle is a feminine form of Niall/Neil — Irish, variously 'a champion; passionate' and 'a cloud'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nielle?

It's said nee-EL /niˈɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nielle a boy or girl name?

Nielle is a girl's name.

How popular is Nielle?

Nielle is a very rare name in the U.S.

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