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SHAHR-luht
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Nereida
GirlGreek, Spanish· “sea nymph”
- Meaning
- sea nymph
- Origin
- Greek, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- neh-RAY-duh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- Unranked
- US babies 2025
- 0
- Best rank
- #985 (1981)
- Peak year
- 1981
Meaning and origin of Nereida
Nereida is a Greek and Spanish name that means “sea nymph”.
Nereida is the Spanish form of Nereid, one of the sea nymphs of Greek mythology, the daughters of the sea god Nereus. The Nereids were said to live in the depths of the Mediterranean and to help sailors. Nereida has been used as a given name in Spain and Latin America, especially in Puerto Rico. It is said neh-RAY-duh, with the stress on the middle syllable. Neri and Nere are possible short forms. The name offers a clear sea connection and a lyrical, classical sound. It suits families who like mythological names.
Popularity over time
Nereida first appears in US Social Security records in 1936. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 1981. Its best national rank was #985 in 1981, the same year it reached its highest count of 149 babies. It did not appear in the 2025 data, which only lists names given to at least five babies.
Its national rank moved from #2,231 in 1950, #2,003 in 1980, #3,202 in 2000, and #4,575 in 2010. Of the 3,697 US girls named Nereida since records began, 22% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 658 babies. Since 2010, 190 more have been named Nereida.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ebonie, Kristel, Cristen, Tiffiny, and Tiffaney.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Nereida is usually pronounced neh-RAY-duh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with N and ends in “-da”.
Middle names for Nereida
A few middle names that flow with Nereida: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Nereida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nereida mean?
Nereida is a Greek and Spanish name that means “sea nymph”.
What is the origin of the name Nereida?
Nereida has Greek and Spanish roots. Nereida is the Spanish form of Nereid, one of the sea nymphs of Greek mythology, the daughters of the sea god Nereus.
Is Nereida a popular name?
No. Nereida was not recorded for five or more babies of its most common sex in 2025, so it is rare today.
Is Nereida a boy or girl name?
Nereida is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Nereida?
Nereida is usually pronounced neh-RAY-duh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings