Neely Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Neely originates from the Irish Gaelic name 'Niall', meaning champion or cloud. It evolved through various forms such as Niall and Nealy. The name is linked to traits of strength and nobility, with no biblical reference. Its popularity surged in the 19th century and it is viewed positively in contemporary culture.
The name Neely is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Neely has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Neely' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2557th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3233rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3693rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8050th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6781st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7328th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2501st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3772nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3096th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4076th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Neely' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Neely"
Pronunciation
/ˈniːli/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Neely is derived from the Gaelic name 'Niall', which means 'champion' or 'cloud'. It has roots in the ancient Irish royal family.
Meaning
champion, cloud
Language Evolution
Niall, Nealy, Neely
Historical Usage
The name Neely gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Ireland and among Irish immigrants to the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Nealy, Niall, Neil
Modern Popularity & Image
Neely is considered a unique and charming name. It reflects a rich cultural heritage and is often associated with strength and nobility.
Famous People
Neely O'Hara (fictional character from Valley of the Dolls), Neely Tucker (American journalist and author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Neely"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Neely"
"Neely" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2557th of 7545 | 164 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3233rd of 6773 | 100 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3693rd of 7552 | 88 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8050th of 10718 | 17 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6781st of 9107 | 19 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7328th of 9204 | 15 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2501st of 19264 | 497 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3772nd of 27321 | 411 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3096th of 35406 | 807 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4076th of 30306 | 433 |
Regional Popularity of "Neely" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Neely" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
74.91% 2200th/2937 |
- |
58.95% 2074th/3518 |
87.17% 3525th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
51.23% 2661st/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- |
29.41% 2151st/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
47.16% 3217th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Neely"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Neely" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.