Find out how popular the first name Neily has been for the last 30 years (from 1995 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Neily by gender

Based on the last 30 years of data, Neily is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Neily.

The history of the first name Neily

The name Neily has its origins in the Gaelic language of ancient Ireland and Scotland. It is believed to be derived from the Irish word "naomh," meaning "holy" or "blessed." This name was likely given to children in the hopes that they would lead a virtuous and pious life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neily can be found in the Annals of Inisfallen, a chronicle of medieval Irish history dating back to the 12th century. These annals mention a figure named "Neilidh mac Aodha," who was a chieftain of the Ó Néill clan in the late 11th century.

In the realm of religious texts, the name Neily is not widely mentioned. However, there are some records of saints and religious figures bearing variations of this name, such as Saint Neilidius, a 6th-century Irish monk who founded a monastery in Brittany, France.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Neily. One of the earliest was Neily Óg O'Neill (c. 1540-1598), an Irish chieftain and military leader who fought against English rule in Ireland during the Nine Years' War.

Another prominent figure was Neily Naghten (1654-1713), an Irish soldier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the Irish House of Commons during the late 17th century.

In the world of literature, Neily Ó Muirí (1719-1797) was an Irish poet and scribe who is credited with preserving many traditional Irish tales and poems through his transcriptions.

Moving into the 19th century, Neily Madden (1828-1905) was an Irish-American businessman and politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly and was involved in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Finally, in more recent times, Neily Armstrong (1925-2012) was a Canadian-born American politician who served as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1977.

While the name Neily may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to Irish and Scottish heritage ensure that it remains a distinctive and meaningful moniker.

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