Neri

Neri is a unisex name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “candle.” In 2024 it was given to 23 babies in the United States.

Neri at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Italian
Meaning
“candle”
Also spelled
Neriya

About the name Neri

Neri belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Italian tradition. Its meaning — “candle” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Neriya.

In the United States, Neri first appears in Social Security records in 1952 and has been given to 865 babies since 1880, including 23 in 2024.

Neri in US records

First recorded (US)
1952
Babies named Neri in 2024
23
Total since 1880
865

Neri in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2016
Babies named Neri in 2025
3
Total since 1996
15

Spellings & short forms

Neriya

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Neri mean?

Neri means “candle” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Neri a boy or girl name?

Neri is a unisex name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Neri?

Neri comes from the Biblical & Christian and Italian tradition. It is also spelled Neriya.

How popular is the name Neri?

Neri is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1952 and has been given to 865 babies since 1880.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.