Neri
62% girls · 38% boys
About Neri
A simple but unusual name with roots in disparate cultures, Neri appears in the Bible as a male name and is still sometimes used for boys as well as girls. The appeal of Neri are its deep roots combined with its simple, upbeat, modern feel, ala Peri and Rory.
Neri for boys#13328 US
Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.
Pronounced NER-ee.
As of November 2026, Neri ranked #11634 for girls and #13328 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #8473 for girls in 2018 and #1792 for boys in 2007.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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- Neri OxmanGirl
American,Israeli architect
- St. Philip NeriGirl
Italian Saint noted for his sense of humor (Last name)
- Neri MarcorèGirl
Italian actor, television presenter and singer.
Neri in pop culture
- NeriGirl
a blue fairy, the spirit of wisdom, in the Legends of Zelda
- NeriGirl
main character of the Australian TV series Ocean Girl
- Neri Feldman ChapmanGirl
character on TV's Orange is the New Black