The baby name Nirela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-REH-lah (common) or nee-RAY-lah; IPA: /niˈrɛlə/ or /niˈreɪlə/.
Nirela is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Nirela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-REH-lah (common) or nee-RAY-lah; IPA: /niˈrɛlə/ or /niˈreɪlə/.
Nirela is Hebrew in Origin.
Nirela is a modern feminine given name of mixed inspiration. In Hebrew, Nir/Nira means “ploughed field, cultivated land”; paired with the theophoric element El (“God”) or the Romance feminine -ela, Nirela is often interpreted as “God’s field” or “the cultivated one.” Its sound also echoes Mirela/Mirella (linked to Latin mirus “wonderful” or Slavic Mira “peace”), lending it overtones of admiration or serenity across languages. In Basque, nire means “my,” reinforcing a gentle, intimate feel, though Nirela itself is not a traditional Basque name.
As a given name, Nirela appears mainly from the late 20th century onward in Israel, Latin America, and diasporic communities, remaining rare yet increasingly visible in registries and online birth announcements. Variants include Nirel and Nirella; related forms are Nira and Mirela. Its contemporary coinage and cross-linguistic clarity make Nirela adaptable while preserving an uncommon, lyrical profile.
Nirela is vanishingly rare. We count just 5 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Nirela is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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