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Anirah
Pronounced uh-NEER-ah /əˈnɪr.ə/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Anira/Munira, tied to nur, 'light' — 'luminous; bright; radiant.' A gentle light-name; noted honestly.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Anirah is Arabic for 'luminous; bright,' from the root nur ('light'). It reads gentle and radiant — familiar in Muslim families, rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-NEER-ah').
In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, radiant, and gentle.
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What does the name Anirah mean?
Anirah is Arabic for 'luminous; bright; radiant,' tied to nur ('light').
How do you pronounce Anirah?
It's said uh-NEER-ah /əˈnɪr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Anirah a boy or girl name?
Anirah is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Anirah?
Anirah is a rare name in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families.