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Neyra

Quick answerNeyra is a feminine given name of Spanish origin derived from the word "negro" (black), likely referring to dark features or used as a descriptive surname that became a given name.

Spanish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#19,706
TrendVintage
Peak year1989
Syllables2
OriginSpanish
LanguageSpanish
CultureHispanic/Latin American
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#19,706

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

About the name Neyra

Neyra is a feminine given name of Spanish origin derived from the word "negro" (black), likely referring to dark features or used as a descriptive surname that became a given name.

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Etymology

Neyra is a feminine given name of Spanish origin derived from the word "negro" (black), likely referring to dark features or used as a descriptive surname that became a given name. It is primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries and Latin American communities, with occasional use in Portuguese-speaking regions, though it lacks significant historical documentation or notable bearers of prominence.

Neyra currently ranks #19,706 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.

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