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Nereida

Quick answerNereida derives from the Greek "Nereis," meaning "of the sea" or "sea nymph," referring to the Nereids, mythological sea goddesses in Greek mythology.

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#10,865
TrendStable
Peak year1981
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageSpanish/Portuguese
CultureMediterranean/Hispanic
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology11 Chaldean 5
Global rank#6,016

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Nereida

Nereida derives from the Greek "Nereis," meaning "of the sea" or "sea nymph," referring to the Nereids, mythological sea goddesses in Greek mythology.

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Etymology

Nereida derives from the Greek "Nereis," meaning "of the sea" or "sea nymph," referring to the Nereids, mythological sea goddesses in Greek mythology. The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking Catholic cultures, with historical roots in Mediterranean regions influenced by classical mythology and Christian tradition.

Nereida currently ranks #10,865 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.

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