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Nereida

A name meaning "nymphs, sea sprites".

Usage languagesCatalan, Spanish
US rank (2024)#10,271

Meaning and history

Nereida is derived from Greek Νηρηΐδες (Nereides), meaning “nymphs” or “sea sprites,” and ultimately comes from the name of the Greek sea god Nereus, who was said to be their father.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20052005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: 54 births, rank #3,090
2007: 35 births, rank #4,299
2008: 29 births, rank #5,013
2009: 25 births, rank #5,537
20102010: 32 births, rank #4,494
2011: 19 births, rank #6,564
2012: 17 births, rank #7,144
2013: 13 births, rank #8,580
2014: 12 births, rank #8,966
20152015: 17 births, rank #6,977
2016: 11 births, rank #9,411
2017: 11 births, rank #9,341
2018: 6 births, rank #13,793
2019: 7 births, rank #12,448
20202020: 6 births, rank #13,453
2021: 10 births, rank #9,562
2022: 8 births, rank #11,231
2023: 12 births, rank #8,486
20242024: 9 births, rank #10,271

In 2024, 9 babies were recorded with the name Nereida, ranking #10,271 among girls.