Neera

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Pronounced NEE-rah /ˈniː.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Neera (Nira), 'water; nectar; liquid.' A gentle nature name used in India; also read as a Greek-derived 'young; fresh.'Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle nature name: Neera means 'water; nectar' in Sanskrit (said 'NEE-rah'). Soft and refreshing.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Neera (Nira), 'water; nectar; liquid.' A gentle nature name used in India; also read as a Greek-derived 'young; fresh.'

U.S. rank (2025)#9289 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 165

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

Neera (Nira) is Sanskrit for 'water; nectar; liquid,' a gentle nature name used in India; it also reads as a Greek-derived 'young; fresh.' Soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'NEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, gentle, and refreshing.

Did you know? Neera comes from the Sanskrit for 'water; nectar' — a soft, refreshing nature name used in India (said 'NEE-rah').

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References — Neera — Sanskrit 'water; nectar'; Indian use

Variations

NiraNeiraNeela

Nicknames

NeeRiri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neera mean?

Neera is Sanskrit for 'water; nectar; liquid,' a gentle nature name.

How do you pronounce Neera?

It's said NEE-rah /ˈniː.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Neera a boy or girl name?

Neera is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Neera?

Neera is a rare name in the U.S.