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Neerav

♂ Boy

Pronounced NEE-rav /ˈni.rɑv/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit nirav, 'quiet; calm; silent; without noise'Low

In 30 seconds: Quiet; calm; still: Neerav is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NEE-rav').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit nirav, 'quiet; calm; silent; without noise'
U.S. rank (2025)#13325 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420092025

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

Neerav comes from the Sanskrit nirav, 'quiet; calm; silent; without noise'. A crisp, classic name (said 'NEE-rav').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian, especially Gujarati, families. Rare, quiet-and-calm at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Neerav comes from the Sanskrit nirav, 'quiet; calm; silent' — a crisp, serene name (said 'NEE-rav').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Neerav — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

NiravNeeraav

Nicknames

Neer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neerav mean?

Neerav is Sanskrit for 'quiet; calm; silent; without noise'.

How do you pronounce Neerav?

It's said NEE-rav /ˈni.rɑv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Neerav a boy or girl name?

Neerav is a boy's name.

How popular is Neerav?

Neerav is a very rare name in the U.S.

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