The baby name Nerina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nuh-REE-nuh (English), neh-REE-nah (Italian); IPA: /nəˈriːnə/ (EN), /neˈriːna/ (IT).
The baby name Nerina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nuh-REE-nuh (English), neh-REE-nah (Italian); IPA: /nəˈriːnə/ (EN), /neˈriːna/ (IT).
Nerina is Greek, Italian in Origin.
Nerina is an Italian feminine name with two converging roots. Most commonly it echoes the Greek Nereis (Nereid), the sea nymph daughter of Nereus; in Italian the affectionate -ina yields Nerina, "little sea nymph." It can also be a pet form of Nera, from Italian nero "black," giving the sense "little dark one." The name carries a lyrical, maritime aura alongside a vintage Italian diminutive charm.
Recorded in Italy since the late 19th century, Nerina remained uncommon yet recognizable through the 20th century and spread with Italian communities to Latin America and beyond. Notable bearers include singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot and character actress Nerina Montagnani. Related forms and variants include Nereide (Italian), Nereida and Nerea (Spanish/Basque), Nerine (also a sea nymph-inspired flower name), and the English literary Nerissa. Short forms include Neri and Nina; masculine counterparts are Nereo and the classical Nereus.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #129 | 7 | 1,786 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| AR | 0 | #185 | 9 | 2,915 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #224 | 2 | 3,308 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #246 | 4 | 6,293 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #280 | 10 | 3,687 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| France | Girls | 2010 | #421 | 4 | 3,152 |
| ZA | 0 | #427 | 21 | 14,421 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #456 | 148 | 8,289 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #479 | 5 | 7,628 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #487 | 24 | 6,731 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #510 | 9 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #590 | 1,387 | 9,415 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| IT | 0 | #674 | 41 | 4,183 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #908 | 8 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #933 | 11 | 14,861 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #946 | 38 | 5,561 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #969 | 173 | 25,928 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #988 | 5 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,061 | 18 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,064 | 9 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,171 | 13 | 17,781 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,456 | 16 | 10,046 |
Nerina is popular in 42 countries — most recent births per country:
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