Neymar

Neymar - A very unique male name

Neymar appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #4216. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Neymar and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Neymar? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Neymar. The baby boy name Neymar was given to 18 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2556 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 81,460 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Neymar peaked in popularity 12 years ago in 2014 on position 552.

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Neymar is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Neymar is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,690 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,226.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Neymar is where you live.

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Neymar origin and meaning

Brazilian Portuguese — modern family name

Uncertain — Neymar is a modern Brazilian name borne first by the footballer's father; its construction is not documented

Neymar is known worldwide through the Brazilian footballer Neymar, who was named for his father, Neymar da Silva. Beyond that family transmission, the name's construction is not documented, and explanations offered online are guesses. Its American use tracks his career exactly: first appearing in 2010 and peaking in 2014, his World Cup year on home soil.

Origin uncertain

Neymar is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Neymar

We've found the following names that sound similar to Neymar, sorted by popularity.

Nery / Namir / Nomar / Neri / Noor / Namari / Nymir / Nyaire / Nahmir / Nour /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Neymar

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Neymar a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Neymar?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

NAY-mar · /ˈneɪmɑr/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Neymar — Brazilian footballer, formerly of Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain and a Brazil international (b. 1992) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinageInternational

Why parents choose it

For football families Neymar is an immediate, energetic tribute to a generational player.

Worth knowing

• The name is wholly identified with one living player, and US use has fallen since his peak years