What origin is the name Neilah?

Neilah comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Neilah

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Neilah

Neilah

Girl

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Neilah is a Hebrew girl's name meaning "A variant of the Hebrew name Neila, meaning to lock or close.".

With Hebrew roots, Neilah is a girl name that means "A variant of the Hebrew name Neila, meaning to lock or close.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A variant of the Hebrew name Neila, meaning to lock or close.

Popularity

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What does Neilah mean?

Neilah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "A variant of the Hebrew name Neila, meaning to lock or close.".

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Brother names that go with Neilah

Jacob Noah Ethan Michael Joshua James

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Neilah.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Names with a similar meaning to Neilah

Neilah means "A variant of the Hebrew name Neila, meaning to lock or close." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)