The baby name Nihara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-HAH-rah (IPA: /nɪˈhɑːrə/).
The baby name Nihara is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-HAH-rah (IPA: /nɪˈhɑːrə/).
Nihara is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Nihara is a South Asian given name rooted in Sanskrit nīhāra, “mist, dew, light fog.” The term appears in classical Sanskrit and Pali literature to describe winter haze and pearly dew, so the name carries imagery of cool mornings, delicacy, and quiet renewal.
Used mainly as a feminine name in India and Sri Lanka, Nihara is also found in Nepal and among the South Asian diaspora. While not widespread in premodern name lists, it gained modern currency in the late twentieth century alongside other nature-evocative choices. Common variants and related forms include Nihar (masculine), Niharika (an elaboration meaning “nebula; dewdrops”), and Nihira; Sinhalese usage often favors the spelling Nehara. Alternative transliterations capture the long vowel (Nihāra). Parents drawn to poetic, atmospheric names often choose Nihara for its gentle sound and serene meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #280 | 6 | 2,795 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #418 | 7 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #483 | 33 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #589 | 9 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #908 | 28 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #909 | 6 | 8,600 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Nihara is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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