girl's name
Niela
nee-EL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 67
Niela is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2006, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1992.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Niela Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Niela?
In 2024, Niela was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Niela
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Niela Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Niela over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Niela
- English nee-EL-uh
Sibling Names for Niela
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Niela — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Niela
How popular is the name Niela?
In 2024, Niela was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Niela a girl's or a boy's name?
Niela is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Niela?
Niela has 3 syllables.
When was Niela most popular?
Niela peaked in 2006, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.