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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.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: nee-REH-lah (common) or nee-RAY-lah; IPA: /niˈrɛlə/ or /niˈreɪlə/

What is the meaning of the name Nirela ?

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.

Nirela has the following similar or variant Names

Nirela – Popularity by country

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:

BH
CO
MU
PE
ZA

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People also ask about Nirela

Nirela is predominantly a girl's name.
Nirela is a 3 syllable name, pronounced nee-REH-lah (common) or nee-RAY-lah; IPA: /niˈrɛlə/ or /niˈreɪlə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nirel, Nirelle, Nirella, Nira and Nirala.
Across languages, Nirela has these equivalents: Nira (Hebrew), Naila (Arabic), Gabriela (Hebrew/Spanish), Nerina (Greek/Italian).
Nirela is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Israel. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Israel and its diaspora communities.
Yes. Nirela stays well below the level a name needs to register on any official chart, so it ranks among the very rarest names.