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Nairah

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Pronounced NY-ruh /ˈnaɪ.rə/Medium

Meaning: Nairah is a spelling of Naira, from the Arabic nayyira, 'radiant; shining; luminous', built on the root n-w-r, 'light'. Pronunciation varies between 'NY-ruh' and 'nah-EE-rah'.Low

In 30 seconds: Another Arabic light-name: Nairah means 'radiant; shining' (said 'NY-ruh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningNairah is a spelling of Naira, from the Arabic nayyira, 'radiant; shining; luminous', built on the root n-w-r, 'light'. Pronunciation varies between 'NY-ruh' and 'nah-EE-rah'.
U.S. rank (2024)#13025 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 61

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220012024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nairah is a spelling of Naira, from the Arabic nayyira, 'radiant; shining'. Like Noor and Munir, it belongs to the great family of Arabic light-names built on the root n-w-r. In English-speaking use it is most often said 'NY-ruh', though 'nah-EE-rah' is also heard, which we note.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, luminous, and soft.

Did you know? Nairah shares its root with Noor and Muneera — the Arabic n-w-r, 'light'. Families differ on how to say it, with both 'NY-ruh' and 'nah-EE-rah' in use, which we note.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Nairah — Naira variant; Arabic nayyira 'radiant'; root n-w-r; two pronunciations

Variations

NairaNaeirahNyra

Nicknames

NaiIra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nairah mean?

Nairah is Arabic for 'radiant; shining', from the root meaning 'light'.

How do you pronounce Nairah?

It's said NY-ruh /ˈnaɪ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first. Some families say 'nah-EE-rah'.

Is Nairah a boy or girl name?

Nairah is a girl's name.

How popular is Nairah?

Nairah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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