Nehorai
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning God is my light.
Babies a year
6
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Nehorai by the numbers
Nehorai was given to 6 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 10 babies in 2012, making it a 2010s name.
Sounds like Nehorai
Names that are said the same way as Nehorai, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Neriahlamp of the lord or light of god113 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean God
Like Nehorai, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean light
Like Nehorai, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
- Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Lucabringer of light3,266 in England and Wales (2025)
- Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
- Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Nehorai
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