Neala
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Champion, cloud, or passionate
Origin: Irish/Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #11630 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Neal. Shares the meaning 'Champion, cloud, or passionate.'
Similar names: neal, necalli, nalah, nalla, nea, neel, neela, neeley
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Neala? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Neala, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Neala
What does the name Neala mean?
Neala means “Champion, cloud, or passionate” from Irish/Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Neala?
Neala has Irish/Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Champion, cloud, or passionate”.
How popular is Neala?
Neala ranked #10917 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Neala most popular?
Neala peaked in 2009 with 38 babies registered that year.
Is Neala a boy or girl name?
Neala is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Nealas in registered births are female.
Is the name Neala rising or falling in popularity?
Neala has fallen 1192 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9725 in 2020 to #10917 in 2025.
How long has Neala been recorded?
Neala appears in birth records across 49 years — from 1938 through 2025.