Neer

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Pronounced NEER /ˈnɪr/Medium

Meaning: In Hindi and Sanskrit, nir/neer means 'water' — a plain, elemental word. Separately, Hebrew Nir is a modern Israeli name meaning 'plowed field', and it also stands close to ner, 'candle; light'. The routes into a given family are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Neer is 'water' in Hindi and Sanskrit (said 'NEER'); it is also a Hebrew name meaning 'plowed field'. Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowSanskrit, Hebrew

MeaningIn Hindi and Sanskrit, nir/neer means 'water' — a plain, elemental word. Separately, Hebrew Nir is a modern Israeli name meaning 'plowed field', and it also stands close to ner, 'candle; light'. The routes into a given family are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13596 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Neer is the Hindi and Sanskrit word for 'water', used as a given name in India for its simplicity and clarity. In Israel, Nir is a well-established modern name meaning 'plowed field', part of a family of nature names born with the modern Hebrew revival. Which tradition a U.S. family has in mind varies — routes uncertain, which we note (said 'NEER').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, elemental, and one clean beat.

Did you know? One short sound, two traditions: neer is 'water' in Hindi, while the Hebrew Nir is a modern Israeli name for a plowed field — both elemental, both grounded (said 'NEER').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Neer — Hindi/Sanskrit nir, 'water'; Hebrew Nir, 'plowed field'

Variations

NirNiharNeeraj

Nicknames

NeeNi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neer mean?

Neer means 'water' in Hindi and Sanskrit; the Hebrew Nir means 'plowed field'. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Neer?

It's said NEER /ˈnɪr/ — one syllable.

Is Neer a boy or girl name?

Neer is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Neer?

Neer is a rare name for boys in the U.S.