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Nera

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Pronounced NEH-ruh /ˈnɛ.rə/Medium

Meaning: Nera is read from the Hebrew ner, 'candle; light', giving 'my candle'; it also exists in Croatian and Italian use, where it is variously a short form or a place-linked name. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A small flame of a name: Nera reads from Hebrew ner, 'candle' (said 'NEH-ruh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew, Slavic
MeaningNera is read from the Hebrew ner, 'candle; light', giving 'my candle'; it also exists in Croatian and Italian use, where it is variously a short form or a place-linked name. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13043 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1928
Total births (all-time)≈ 151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192818942024

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

Nera is short, and its threads are several. From Hebrew ner, 'candle; light', it reads as 'my candle'. It is also found in Croatian and Italian naming, where it works as a short form or a place-linked name. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'NEH-ruh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, simple, and warm.

Did you know? The Hebrew ner is the candle — the same word in the Hanukkah blessings. Nera turns it into a name, though Croatian and Italian routes also exist, which we note (said 'NEH-ruh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Nera — Hebrew ner 'candle'; Croatian/Italian usage; routes uncertain

Variations

NeriaNerahNeira

Nicknames

NerRara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nera mean?

Nera reads from the Hebrew ner, 'candle; light'; Croatian and Italian routes also exist. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nera?

It's said NEH-ruh /ˈnɛ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nera a boy or girl name?

Nera is a girl's name.

How popular is Nera?

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

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