Nirah

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Pronounced NEER-ah /ˈnɪr.ə/Medium

Meaning: A soft -ah spelling read near the Hebrew Nira ('light; cultivated field') and the Arabic Nur ('light'), landing as a luminous name. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous name: Nirah reads near Nira and Nur - 'light' (said 'NEER-ah'). Soft and modern; routes uncertain.

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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic

MeaningA soft -ah spelling read near the Hebrew Nira ('light; cultivated field') and the Arabic Nur ('light'), landing as a luminous name. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#10825 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Nirah is a soft -ah spelling near Nira ('light; cultivated field,' Hebrew) and Nur ('light,' Arabic). It carries a bright meaning by either route; routes uncertain, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'NEER-ah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, luminous, and soft.

Did you know? Nirah reads close to the Hebrew Nira ('light') and the Arabic Nur ('light') - a soft, luminous name whose exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'NEER-ah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References - Nirah — near Nira/Nur 'light'; routes uncertain

Variations

NiraNeerahNyrah

Nicknames

NiriRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nirah mean?

Nirah reads near Nira ('light,' Hebrew) and Nur ('light,' Arabic). The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nirah?

It's said NEER-ah /ˈnɪr.ə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nirah a boy or girl name?

Nirah is a girl's name.

How popular is Nirah?

Nirah is a rare name in the U.S.