Meira
Meaninglight · Hebrew
- US rank
- #2,036
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,036 in 2025
93 babies were named Meira in the US in 2025. It has climbed 180 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Meira you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,271 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Meira, 93 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Meira would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMeira 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 yearMeira is at its all-time high right now: #2,036 in 2025.
- Then vs nowMeira is 4.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 69,930 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 17,271.
- TrendMeira has climbed 180 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,036. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMeira is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #618, followed by New York (#658). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Meira means “light”.
About the name Meira
Meira is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “light”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ira”. US birth records list Meira for girls from 1973 to 2025, in 52 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,036 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,036, with 93 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.8 | 264,151 girls |
| 1980s | 5.7 | 175,747 girls |
| 1990s | 7.3 | 137,741 girls |
| 2000s | 21 | 48,286 girls |
| 2010s | 33 | 30,562 girls |
| 2020s | 45 | 22,455 girls |
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Meira
What does the name Meira mean?
Meira means “light” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Meira?
Meira has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Meira a boy or girl name?
Meira is a girl name.
How popular is the name Meira?
Meira ranked #2,036 for US girls in 2025, given to 93 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,036).