Neilla
Neilla is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Neilla has the name Neil hiding inside it.
- GenerationNeilla peaked in 2010, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Neilla you'd meet today is about 15 years old.
- HistoryNeilla first shows up in US birth records in 2010, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2010–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Neilla
Neilla is a girl name of Irish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Irish names
Other spellings of Neilla
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Girl name: Alina · possibly noble
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
Questions about the name Neilla
What is the origin of the name Neilla?
Neilla is Irish in origin. Other Irish names to consider are Abigail (“my father is joy”), Riley (“rye clearing”), Maeve (“she who intoxicates”) and Kennedy (“helmeted head”).
Is Neilla a boy or girl name?
Neilla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Neilla?
Neilla is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2010. It peaked at #16,992 in 2010, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Neilla?
If you like Neilla, you might also like Neila, Neyla and Neilah. Neila is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Neilla?
Neilla is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.