Neala
Girl name · Celtic · Irish · Scottish
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,448 in 1947
8 babies were named Neala in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,371 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1938–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Neala you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Neala, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Neala would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNeala first shows up in US birth records in 1938, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 87 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1947, when it ranked #3,448. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendNeala has slipped 1,371 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Neala
Neala is a girl name of Celtic, Irish and Scottish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ala”. US birth records list Neala for girls from 1938 to 2025, in 49 of those 88 years. Its best year was 1947, when it ranked #3,448 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 2.3 | 444,444 girls |
| 1940s | 2.9 | 341,297 girls |
| 1950s | 2.5 | 400,000 girls |
| 1960s | 1.1 | 892,857 girls |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 540,541 girls |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 girls |
| 2000s | 8.0 | 124,378 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 76,746 girls |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 183,486 girls |
More Celtic girl names
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- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
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- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Olive · olive tree
Questions about the name Neala
What is the origin of the name Neala?
Neala has Celtic, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Neala a boy or girl name?
Neala is a girl name.
How popular is the name Neala?
Neala ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1947 (#3,448).