Champion or cloud
Neila is a feminine form of the Gaelic name Neil. It is often interpreted as meaning 'champion' or 'cloud,' though its exact etymological roots are debated. In some contexts, it is also considered a Hebrew name meaning 'closing' or 'locking,' specifically associated with the Ne'ilah prayer.
Less common today
Neila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,466 in 2009.
Malaysian actress and television personality
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
