MallowbyNames

Neira

NAY-rah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Naira or a feminine form of Neyr, or a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1997
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Neira since 1988

Babies named Neira per year in U.S. Social Security records.

714211990200020102020Most births 1997Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s10
1990s46
2000s60
2010s15
2020s5

Meaning & origin

Neira is a rare, modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1988. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 names, with estimated annual births below 5 per year. The name saw its peak usage in 1997, but overall its trajectory has remained stable with very low frequency. Neira is used almost exclusively for girls, and its origins are uncertain. It may be a modern invention or a variant of names like Naira. No top states for the name have been recorded due to its rarity. Neira's uniqueness appeals to parents seeking an uncommon, melodic name.

The name Neira first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, likely as a modern coinage. It may have been influenced by similar-sounding names like Naira or the Spanish surname Neira, but there is no well-attested etymological derivation. Its use has remained rare and stable.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Nei, Ney

Variants: Naira, Neyra

Sibling names for Neira

Names that share Neira's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aria, Nora, Lena, Mira, Kiara

Brothers: Leo, Kai, Eli, Owen, Theo

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Neira mean?
The meaning of Neira is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of Naira, which itself has unclear origins. No definitive etymology has been established.
Is Neira a popular name?
Neira is a very rare name in the United States. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 names since its first recorded use in 1988, with fewer than 5 births per year in most years.
Is Neira typically a boy or girl name?
Neira is almost exclusively used as a girl's name. U.S. Social Security data shows it being given to girls since its first recorded use in 1988.