Neilia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Neilia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 5 babies have been named Neilia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neilia is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,339 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,339
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Neilia
Neilia is a girl name .
Neilia is currently ranked #41,339 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Neilia include Nei, Neil, Neily, Neilie, Ney, Neie, and Neikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Neilia include Neila, Neilani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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