girl's name
Nerys
NAIR-iss (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 284
Nerys is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Nerys is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1999, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nerys Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 22 |
How Popular Is Nerys?
In 2025, Nerys was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Nerys Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Nerys Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Nérys | Nérys is a rare spelling of Nerys, written with an acute accent and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Nerys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nerys Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nerys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nerys
- Welsh NAIR-iss
Sibling Names for Nerys
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nerys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nerys
How popular is the name Nerys?
In 2025, Nerys was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Nerys a girl's or a boy's name?
Nerys is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nerys?
Nerys has 2 syllables.
When was Nerys most popular?
Nerys peaked in 1999, when 16 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Nerys a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nerys currently ranks #4,672 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.