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Nir
♂ Boy
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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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
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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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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.
