Niela
Niela is a girl baby name. Ranked #54,916 in the US, popular nicknames include Nie and Niy.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Meaning & Origin
Playground Safety
How Does It Sound with Your Surname?
Similar to Niela
See all →What the Niela report tells you
$9Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.
Is Niela the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?
Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.
Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.
What do you want to do with this name?
Historical Record
Niela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 67 babies have been named Niela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Niela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #54,916 for girl names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #54,916
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Niela fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Similar Names
See all names like Niela →Compare Niela with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Niela and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Niela sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →Sanskrit origin
"unborn, eternal, divine"
#54,862 in US
Tahitian vai (water) + tiare (gardenia flower) origin
"water of the tiare flower, freshwater..."
#55,102 in US
Hebrew akev origin
"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"
#54,998 in US
#54,905 in US
#55,114 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Niela's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Niela
Is Niela a boy or girl name?
How popular is the name Niela?
What are common nicknames for Niela?
Is Niela a common or rare name?
About the Name Niela
Niela is a girl name .
Niela is currently ranked #54,916 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Niela include Nie and Niy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Keep Exploring
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis