Neale
Pronunciation: [ n-EEL ]
Neale is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,342 in the US, popular nicknames include Nea, Ney, and Neaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Neale first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 5 babies have been named Neale in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neale is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,342 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,342
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Neale is also used as a boy name, ranked #38392.
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About the Name Neale
Neale is a girl name .
Is Neale a boy or girl name? Neale is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #63,342 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,392. Neale is more commonly used as a boy name.
Neale is currently ranked #63,342 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Neale include Nea, Ney, and Neaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis