Neala
- Pronunciation
- [Nea-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Ruler
- Origin
- Celtic
Neala Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 587 baby girls have been named Neala. The name peaked in 2009 with 38 US births that year (rank #4079). In 2024, ranked #10814 nationally — 6,735 places below its 2009 peak.
Top States for Neala
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Neala births are: California (15), New York (12), North Carolina (5).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Neala
If you like Neala's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Neala's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.
Quick Facts About Neala
Variant Forms
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Compare Neala to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Neala against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).