Popularity: 11998
Origin: Irish
Other Origin(s): Hebrew
Meaning: Of Neala; Champion; Of Neila; closing, locking
Neilla is a feminine name for inspiring a glass-half-full attitude in baby. Rooted in Irish Neala and Hebrew Neila, it means "champion" as well as "closing" or "locking." The Neillas of the world are champions of optimism and rarely let the world's troubles bring them down. When one door closes, they'll simply pick the lock and emerge victorious!