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Nirel

♀ Girl

Pronounced nih-REL /nɪˈrɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew name read as 'light of God' (nir, 'light/lamp,' + El, 'God') or 'cultivated field of God' (nir, 'tilled field'). A luminous faith name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous name: Nirel is Hebrew for 'light of God' (said 'nih-REL'). Faith-rooted and bright.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA Hebrew name read as 'light of God' (nir, 'light/lamp,' + El, 'God') or 'cultivated field of God' (nir, 'tilled field'). A luminous faith name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2010)#13146 ↘ Falling
2010 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 73

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519972010

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

Nirel comes from the Hebrew nir ('light' or 'tilled field') and El ('God'), read as 'light of God' or 'cultivated field of God.' It reads bright and faith-rooted — rare in the U.S. (said 'nih-REL').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, luminous, and faith-rooted.

Did you know? Nirel is Hebrew for 'light of God' (nir, 'light,' + El, 'God'), also read as 'cultivated field of God' — a luminous faith name, noted respectfully (said 'nih-REL').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Nirel — Hebrew 'light of God' / 'field of God'

Variations

NirellNeerelNirelle

Nicknames

NiriRel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nirel mean?

Nirel is Hebrew for 'light of God' (also 'cultivated field of God'); noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Nirel?

It's said nih-REL /nɪˈrɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nirel a boy or girl name?

Nirel is a girl's name.

How popular is Nirel?

Nirel is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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