Nereida Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationneh-RAY-dah / nɛˈɾeɪðəGreek; Spanish
Meaning
Greek: sea nymph; Spanish: mermaid
Historical & Cultural Background
Nereida is derived from the Greek word 'Nereis,' referring to sea nymphs in Greek mythology, daughters of the sea god Nereus. In Spanish culture, the name is often associated with mermaids and the sea. The name has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing beauty and grace.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nereyda
International Variants
- Nereida (Spanish)
- Nereis (Greek)
Famous people named Nereida
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Fictional characters named Nereida
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nereida was first seen in the United States in 1936. Nereida has ranked as high as #970 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Nereida has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nereida (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 32 |
| 1953 | 30 |
| 1954 | 57 |
| 1955 | 67 |
| 1956 | 68 |
| 1957 | 77 |
| 1958 | 62 |
| 1959 | 71 |
| 1960 | 51 |
| 1961 | 73 |
| 1962 | 66 |
| 1963 | 50 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1965 | 53 |
| 1966 | 54 |
| 1967 | 48 |
| 1968 | 42 |
| 1969 | 52 |
| 1970 | 60 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1973 | 37 |
| 1974 | 57 |
| 1975 | 54 |
| 1976 | 52 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 49 |
| 1979 | 58 |
| 1980 | 53 |
| 1981 | 149 |
| 1982 | 129 |
| 1983 | 81 |
| 1984 | 63 |
| 1985 | 77 |
| 1986 | 61 |
| 1987 | 61 |
| 1988 | 54 |
| 1989 | 71 |
| 1990 | 79 |
| 1991 | 70 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 52 |
| 1994 | 73 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 57 |
| 1997 | 66 |
| 1998 | 75 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2002 | 72 |
| 2003 | 52 |
| 2004 | 48 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 54 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 9 |