Meara
Girl name · Celtic Gaelic · Irish · Scottish
- US rank
- #3,067
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,501 in 2015
53 babies were named Meara in the US in 2025. It has climbed 848 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Meara you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 30,303 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Meara, 53 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Meara would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMeara first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #2,501.
- TrendMeara has climbed 848 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,067. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMeara is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #915. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Meara
Meara is a girl name of Celtic Gaelic, Irish and Scottish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ara”. US birth records list Meara for girls from 1973 to 2025, in 49 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #2,501 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,067, with 53 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.7 | 593,220 girls |
| 1980s | 6.4 | 156,006 girls |
| 1990s | 9.7 | 103,093 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 49,261 girls |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,404 girls |
| 2020s | 23 | 44,412 girls |
More Celtic Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Genevieve · possibly woman of the people
- Girl name: Brianna · possibly noble, strong
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
- Girl name: Bonnie · pretty
- Girl name: Cecelia · blind
- Girl name: Makenna · son of Kenneth
- Girl name: Katie · pure
Questions about the name Meara
What is the origin of the name Meara?
Meara has Celtic Gaelic, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Hazel, Genevieve, Brianna.
Is Meara a boy or girl name?
Meara is a girl name.
How popular is the name Meara?
Meara ranked #3,067 for US girls in 2025, given to 53 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#2,501).