Nisreen
Meaningwild rose · Arabic
Nisreen 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 funNisreen starts and ends with the same letter, N. A neat little bookend.
- GenerationNisreen peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Nisreen you'd meet today is about 34 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Nisreens too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nisreen would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNisreen first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
US births per million girls, 1977–2025
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About the name Nisreen
Nisreen 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
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Nisreen
What does the name Nisreen mean?
Nisreen 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 Nisreen?
Nisreen is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Nisreen a boy or girl name?
Nisreen is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Nisreen.
How popular is the name Nisreen?
Nisreen ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1991, when it reached #6,588. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,526 places.
What names are similar to Nisreen?
If you like Nisreen, you might also like Rose, Rosalie, Rosie and Rosalia.
What should I know before naming my baby Nisreen?
Nisreen 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.