UK boy's name
Neer
A gender-neutral Sanskrit name meaning "water" or "rain".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Neer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Neer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2004 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Neer. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Neer ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Neer.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Neer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Neer mean?
The name Neer is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that flourished in the Indian subcontinent. The name Neer is derived from the Sanskrit word "nir," which means water or liquid. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, or oceans.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neer can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, where it is mentioned in reference to various water deities and the importance of water in Hindu rituals and ceremonies. The name also appears in some ancient Sanskrit texts related to Ayurvedic medicine, where it is used to describe certain herbal remedies and their association with water.
In the historical context, the name Neer has been associated with several notable individuals throughout various eras. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Neer Devi, a Hindu goddess revered in parts of India for her association with water and fertility. She is believed to have lived sometime between the 5th and 8th centuries CE.
Another prominent figure with the name Neer was Neer Bakht, a renowned Mughal-era poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century CE. He is known for his contributions to Urdu and Persian literature, particularly his work on the interpretation of Sufi poetry.
In more recent times, Neer Kanwal was an Indian freedom fighter and activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century. He was born in 1891 and was actively involved in the non-violent resistance against British colonial rule.
Neer Rajouria was an Indian politician and social activist who served as a member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian parliament) from 1996 to 2004. He was born in 1942 and was known for his efforts in promoting education and healthcare in rural areas.
Lastly, Neer Kushwaha was an Indian classical musician and exponent of the Hindustani vocal tradition. He was born in 1936 and received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to Indian classical music throughout his career.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Neer over time
The chart below shows babies named Neer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Neer, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Neer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Neer was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
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- Nicholas 15,983
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- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Neer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Neer in the UK right now?
In 2022, Neer was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Neer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Neer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Neer?
A gender-neutral Sanskrit name meaning "water" or "rain".
How many people are called Neer in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Neer across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.