The name Neer is a boy's name of Hindi, Sanskrit origin meaning "water, liquid".

A succinct and elemental name, Neer derives from Sanskrit and Hindi word for "water". Used in a variety of languages across the Indian subcontinent, it is heard more popularly as part of the name Neeraj (or Niraj) meaning "lotus" or "waterlily".
 
This short form may attract more attention in coming years after it was chosen in 2025 by Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and her husband politician Raghav Chadha. The couple celebrated the name as reflecting limitlessness and purity.
 
Used as a unisex name in India, it may also be spelled as Nir.

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The name Neer peaked for boys at #6722 in 2022.

The name Neer is a girl's name of Hindi, Sanskrit origin meaning "water, liquid".

Simple, succinct, and water-inspired, Neer is a unisex name of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, translating literally to "water, liquid" in English. While it more popularly appears as Neera (also said to mean "waterlily"), Neer may appeal to those who enjoy one syllable names like Noor.
 In 2025, Neer was chosen by Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and her husband politician Raghav Chadha for their son, though this may encourage more usage of the name all round. The couple celebrated the name as reflecting limitlessness, divinity, and purity.

Neer is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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