Neila

Neila meaning and name origin

Neila \ne(i)-la\ as a girl's name is pronounced NEE-lah. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Neila is "closing, locking". The final service on Yom Kippur is called Neila. Also a feminine form of Neil.

Neila has 3 variant forms: Neelie, Neely and Neilla.

For more information, see also the related name Neala.

Baby names that sound like Neila are Nila, Nella, Nela, Naila, Neile and Neola.

View a list of the 2 names that reference Neila.

Popularity of Neila

Neila is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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