Nerea is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is the feminine form of the given name Nereo, which is in turn the Spanish version of Nereus. It also means "mine" in the Basque language.
The name is most widely used in Spanish-speaking countries such as Spain, particularly in the Basque Country. It was the 79th most common name for girls born in Spain in 2022, with 329.
As of 2023, it was the 72nd most common female name in Spain with 68,020 people named Nerea living in the country, with their average age being 22.5 years. This included: 8,381 in the Community of Madrid, 5,555 in the Province of Barcelona, and 5,286 in Biscay.
Notable people with the name include: