Nir

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How to Pronounce Nir

Pronounced NEER /ˈnɪər/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew nir, 'plowed field; cultivated land' (also linked to 'light; lamp'). A short, grounded modern Israeli name.Low

In 30 seconds: A short Hebrew name: Nir means 'plowed field; light' (said 'NEER'). Grounded and bright.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew nir, 'plowed field; cultivated land' (also linked to 'light; lamp'). A short, grounded modern Israeli name.

U.S. rank (2011)#13756 ↘ Falling

2011 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 50

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

Nir is Hebrew for 'plowed field' (and 'light'), a crisp one-syllable Israeli name. It reads grounded and bright — rare in the U.S. (said 'NEER').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Israel. Rare, short, and grounded.

Did you know? Nir is Hebrew for 'plowed field; cultivated land' — also tied to 'light; lamp' — a short, grounded modern Israeli name (said 'NEER').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Nir — Hebrew 'plowed field; light'

Variations

NiroNiriNira

Nicknames

NiRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nir mean?

Nir is Hebrew for 'plowed field; cultivated land,' also linked to 'light; lamp.'

How do you pronounce Nir?

It's said NEER /ˈnɪər/ — one syllable.

Is Nir a boy or girl name?

Nir is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nir?

Nir is rare in the U.S.