Nerea
Meaningmine · Basque
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,631 in 2022
11 babies were named Nerea in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,593 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nerea you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nerea, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nerea would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNerea first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #7,631.
- TrendNerea has climbed 4,593 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Basque, Nerea means “mine”.
About the name Nerea
Nerea is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “mine”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-rea”. US birth records list Nerea for girls from 1996 to 2025, in 16 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #7,631 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,379,310 girls |
| 2000s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 girls |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 291,545 girls |
| 2020s | 4.9 | 203,390 girls |
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Nerea
What does the name Nerea mean?
Nerea means “mine” in Basque.
What is the origin of the name Nerea?
Nerea has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Sofia, Camila, Maya.
Is Nerea a boy or girl name?
Nerea is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nerea?
Nerea ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#7,631).