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Neonila

Quick answerThe name Neonila means "new moon" or "young moon," derived from the Greek *neos* (new) and *selene* (moon).

Ukrainian · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#735
TrendNew ★
Peak year2022
Syllables3
OriginUkrainian
LanguageUkrainian
CultureUkrainian
ReligionEastern Orthodox Christianity
Letters7
Numerology7 Chaldean 9
Global rank#735

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Neonila

The name Neonila means "new moon" or "young moon," derived from the Greek *neos* (new) and *selene* (moon).

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Etymology

The name Neonila means "new moon" or "young moon," derived from the Greek *neos* (new) and *selene* (moon). It is primarily used in Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, particularly in Slavic countries like Russia and Ukraine, where it was borne by a 4th-century martyr Saint Neonila.

Neonila currently ranks #735 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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