Neilina

Neilina is a feminine elaboration of the masculine name Neil, which has Scottish and Irish origins derived from the Gaelic 'Niall,' potentially meaning 'champion' or 'cloud.' The addition of the feminine suffix '-ina' transforms the traditionally male name into a distinctive feminine variant, following naming patterns seen in names like Georgina or Josephina. This name remains extremely rare, likely used primarily in families with Scottish or Irish heritage who wish to honor a Neil in the family while giving a daughter a clearly feminine name. Neilina has a lyrical quality with its flowing syllables and combines Celtic heritage with a traditionally feminine ending. Despite its rarity, the name is intuitive in pronunciation and connects to the more familiar Neil tradition.

Pronounced nay-LEE-nuh.

As of October 2026, Neilina ranked #18096 in US births in 2016 SSA.