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Neytiri

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How to Pronounce Neytiri

Pronounced nay-TEE-ree /neɪˈti.ri/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name, popularized by the heroine Neytiri in the film Avatar (a constructed Na'vi name); no traditional meaning; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Neytiri is a coined character-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'nay-TEE-ree').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coined name, popularized by the heroine Neytiri in the film Avatar (a constructed Na'vi name); no traditional meaning; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#7788 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 220
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320102025

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

Neytiri is a modern coined name, popularized by the Na'vi heroine Neytiri in James Cameron's film Avatar (the Na'vi language was constructed for the film; we note the pop-culture origin). It has no traditional meaning (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (nickname Ney).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-modern-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Neytiri is a modern coined name, popularized by the heroine Neytiri in the film Avatar — a constructed Na'vi name — lyrical and modern (we note the pop-culture origin; said 'nay-TEE-ree').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Neytiri — pop-culture coinage

Variations

NeytariNaytiri

Nicknames

Ney

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If you like Neytiri…

Nayeli— a sound-neighbor Nay- girls' name
Aaliyah— a companion lyrical girls' name
Amira— another lyrical girls' name
Namari— another American name
Namaari— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neytiri mean?

Neytiri is a modern coined name (an Avatar character); it has no traditional meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Neytiri?

It's said nay-TEE-ree /neɪˈti.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Neytiri a boy or girl name?

Neytiri is a girl's name.

How popular is Neytiri?

Neytiri is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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