My judge; champion; or cloud
Niela is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often used as a feminine form of Neil, meaning 'cloud' or 'champion', or as a variation of Nila or Daniela, the latter meaning 'God is my judge'.
Less common today
Niela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,940 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American folk singer and songwriter
