Neri

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How to Pronounce Neri

Pronounced NEH-ree /ˈnɛ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Neri, 'my lamp; my candle; my light'; here for boys; used for both sexesMedium

In 30 seconds: My lamp; my light: Neri is Hebrew for 'my lamp; my candle'. Soft, luminous, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'NEH-ree').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Neri, 'my lamp; my candle; my light'; here for boys; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#5576 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 645

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

Neri comes from Hebrew Neri, 'my lamp; my candle; my light' (from ner, 'a lamp, a candle' — kin to the Hanukkah lights). A soft, luminous name, used for both sexes in Israel, here for boys (slug distinguished; also an Italian surname, St Philip Neri; said 'NEH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Italian families. Rare, my-lamp-and-light at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Neri means 'my lamp; my candle; my light' in Hebrew (ner, 'a lamp, a candle') — a soft, luminous name, used for both sexes in Israel (the Italian saint Philip Neri bore it as a surname; said 'NEH-ree').

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Neri — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neri mean?

Neri is Hebrew for 'my lamp; my candle; my light'.

How do you pronounce Neri?

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

Is Neri a boy or girl name?

Neri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Neri?

Neri is a rare name in the U.S.