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Nielle is often considered a feminine diminutive of Daniel or a variant of the Irish name Neil. It combines the Hebrew roots for divine judgment with the Gaelic associations of strength and victory. While rare, it offers a modern, rhythmic alternative to more common names like Danielle or Brielle.
Less common today
Nielle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,796 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).