BoyHebrew origin

Nir: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Plowed field, a name of fresh starts and cultivated hope.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
1
Current rank
#13742
Peak
#6549 in 1977

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1977: #654919771990: #694419902011: #137422011#1#13742

What Nir Means

Nir is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Plowed field, a name of fresh starts and cultivated hope.

How Popular Nir Is

Nir currently ranks #13742 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6549 in 1977. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Nir

  • Nir is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
  • With just one syllable, Nir is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.

Names Like Nir

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Nir

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nir.

Questions About Nir

What does Nir mean?

Nir is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Plowed field, a name of fresh starts and cultivated hope.

How popular is Nir?

Nir currently ranks #13742 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6549 in 1977. It has held steady.

Where does Nir come from?

Nir comes from Hebrew roots. Nir is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.

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