Neer
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Neer
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.
Neer for girls
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 for boys#8055 US
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.
Pronounced NEER.
As of October 2026, Neer ranked #8055 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6722 for boys in 2022.