Girl · #12,120 in 2026

Nera

Name: Popularity of the name Nera in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nera, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,120

Peak Rank

#2,497 (1928)

Total Babies

151

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1894

First Year

2024

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#2497

Peak Rank

151

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nera

Nera first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1894, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 13 Neras were born — ranking #2,497 that year. As of 2026, Nera ranks #12,120 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 151 Neras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Nera

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nera is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Naira
Narra
Neira
Nira
Narrow
Nora
Nary
Nara
Norah
Neri
Nowra
Nura

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nera

What does the name Nera mean?

Nera is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1894. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nera in 2026?

In 2026, Nera ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nera most popular?

Nera reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #2,497 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Nera a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nera is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nera?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nera include Delcia, Elmarie, Idonna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nera

Nera is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1894 and has accumulated 151 births in the dataset. Nera's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #2,497. Use the chart and map above to compare Nera's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.