The baby name Niella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-EL-uh (IPA: /niˈɛlə/).
Niella is Gaelic in Origin.
The baby name Niella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-EL-uh (IPA: /niˈɛlə/).
Niella is Gaelic in Origin.
Niella is a rare feminine name with Romance roots and contemporary flair. In Italy and Catalonia it appears as a place- and surname element, as in Niella Belbo and Niella Tanaro in Piedmont and the Catalan surname Niell, tracing to medieval Latin nigellus, the diminutive of niger 'black, dark.' As a given name, Niella surfaces in late 20th-century records in Italy, France, and the English-speaking world, where it is also embraced as a modern, melodic choice.
Meaning is often read as 'little dark one' from nigellus. In current naming practice, some see Niella as a blend of Nia and Ella. Close variants and spellings include Niela, Nielle, and Niellah; related forms are Nella and Nigella. Nicknames range from Nia and Ella to Nelli, giving the name international familiarity while remaining distinctive.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #821 | 6 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #899 | 5 | 8,739 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #911 | 5 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
Niella is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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