Neil
Pronunciation: [ n-EEL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Neil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 256 babies have been named Neil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neil is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,006 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,006
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Neil
Neil is a girl name .
Is Neil a boy or girl name? Neil is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,006 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #866. Neil is more commonly used as a boy name.
Neil is currently ranked #69,006 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Neil include Neila, Neilani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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