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Nesreen

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningwild rose · Arabic

Nesreen is an Arabic girl name meaning “wild rose”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funNesreen starts and ends with the same letter, N. A neat little bookend.
  • GenerationNesreen peaked in 1992, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Nesreen you'd meet today is about 33 years old.
  • HistoryNesreen first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025

03.57197820002018

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Nesreen

Nesreen is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “wild rose”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Nesreen

What does the name Nesreen mean?

Nesreen means “wild rose” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “rose” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Rose (“rose flower”), Rosalie (“rose”), Rosie (“rose”) and Rosalia (“rose”).

What is the origin of the name Nesreen?

Nesreen is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Nesreen a boy or girl name?

Nesreen is a girl name.

How popular is the name Nesreen?

Nesreen is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #7,067 in 1992, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Nesreen?

If you like Nesreen, you might also like Rose, Rosalie, Rosie and Rosalia.

What should I know before naming my baby Nesreen?

Nesreen is an Arabic girl name meaning “wild rose”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.