The nameNeyla
Neyla is a modern girl's name, close to Nayla and Naïla. It spread in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Neyla is linked to the Arabic nayla, "she who obtains". The meaning remains debated.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Neyla grew in France and Belgium in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Neyla
Neyla in France
Neyla was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,055 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Neyla. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Neyla in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 343 births a year.
Neyla in Belgium
Neyla was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 336 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Neyla. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Neyla in Belgium were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 47 births a year.
Variants and related names
Neyla in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Neyla mean?
Neyla is linked to the Arabic nayla, "she who obtains". The meaning remains debated.
What is the origin of the name Neyla?
Arabic.
Is Neyla a girl's or a boy's name?
Neyla is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Neyla?
Variants and related names of Neyla include Nayla.