Nyree

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Pronounced NY-ree /ˈnaɪ.ri/High

Meaning: An Anglicized form of the Maori Ngaire — of debated meaning, variously linked to 'flaxen' and to a New Zealand place-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Flaxen; a place-name: Nyree is a form of Ngaire. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowMaori

MeaningAn Anglicized form of the Maori Ngaire — of debated meaning, variously linked to 'flaxen' and to a New Zealand place-name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6762 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1973

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,743

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

Nyree is an Anglicized form of the Maori Ngaire — of debated meaning, variously linked to 'flaxen' and to a New Zealand place-name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'NY-ree'; borne by actress Nyree Dawn Porter).

In the U.S. and New Zealand it appears as a form of Ngaire. Rare, flaxen at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Nyree is an Anglicized form of the Maori Ngaire — variously linked to 'flaxen' and to a New Zealand place-name — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NY-ree').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Ngaire — routes layered

Variations

NgaireNyrieNyri

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Nyree Dawn Porter (1936-2001)
New Zealand-born actress

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nyree mean?

Nyree is an Anglicized form of Maori Ngaire — variously 'flaxen' and a place-name; the meaning is debated.

How do you pronounce Nyree?

It's said NY-ree /ˈnaɪ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nyree a boy or girl name?

Nyree is a girl's name.

How popular is Nyree?

Nyree is a very rare name in the U.S.