US Popularity Rank: 10778

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Horn, horned; Hard as a horn

Once a nickname for the time-honored Cornelia, feminine Neelia is on the rise as a graceful first name with an uplifting chime. Inheriting the meanings “horn,” “horned,” or “hard as a horn” from the Roman surname Cornelia, Neelia carries the legacy of one of Ancient Rome’s most prestigious families. Sweet and melodic and embodying a sturdy definition, Neelia lends a contemporary name with classical undertones of strength and resilience.