Nerys
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Nerys first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 10 babies have been named Nerys in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nerys is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,492 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,492
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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"cinnamon (canela)"
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Arabic origin
"eye, spring of water"
#42,655 in US
Japanese origin
"plum blossom"
#42,321 in US
American origin
"invented phonetic variant"
#42,504 in US
Hebrew -iel suffix origin
"of God, divine"
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Spanish / Latin American origin
"Hispanic given name possibly derived ..."
#42,339 in US
Old English origin
"valley of the River Kent"
#42,455 in US
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About the Name Nerys
Nerys is a girl name .
Nerys is currently ranked #42,492 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nerys include Ner, Ney, and Nerie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis