Neilas
Irish Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Neilas
Neilas is a Lithuanian form of the name Neil, derived from the Irish Gaelic "Niall," which means "champion" or "cloud" and has uncertain but possibly Celtic roots.
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Etymology
Neilas is a Lithuanian form of the name Neil, derived from the Irish Gaelic "Niall," which means "champion" or "cloud" and has uncertain but possibly Celtic roots. The name is primarily used in Lithuanian and other Baltic cultures, with historical prominence in Irish and Scottish traditions where the original Niall form was borne by several high kings of Ireland.
Neilas currently ranks #4,810 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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