Neri
Neri is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My light or my candle.
Origin and history
Neri is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my light' or 'my lamp'. It appears as a biblical figure in the lineage of Zerubbabel and Jesus in Christian scriptural tradition. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
650 babies in the United States have been named Neri since 1880. It ranks #4026 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1871.
States where it is most popular
- CA (73.5 %)
- TX (19 %)
- IL (3.7 %)
- NC (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2010 | 307 |
| 2010-2019 | 161 |
| 2020-2029 | 56 |
Famous people named Neri
- Neri Oxman: Designer, Architect
Fun facts
- Neri is referenced in Luke 3:27 as an ancestor of Jesus Christ.
- While primarily Hebrew, Neri also appears as a short form or surname in Italian, Spanish, and Basque contexts.