Meera
Meera first appears in US records in 1965. It peaked in 2025, when 246 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 246.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Meera popular?
Near its peak Meera is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 1,221 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,561 | |
| 2000s | 716 | |
| 1990s | 424 | |
| 1980s | 222 | |
| 1970s | 89 | |
| 1960s | 26 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Meera mean?
Best known for the 16th-century saint-poet Mirabai, devotee of Krishna. The word mira (मीरा) is glossed 'sea, ocean, boundary/limit'. Cross-cultural: Mira also means 'peace' in Slavic and occurs in Arabic and Latin naming.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meera mean?
Meera means the devotee Mirabai; sea, boundary. Best known for the 16th-century saint-poet Mirabai, devotee of Krishna. The word mira (मीरा) is glossed 'sea, ocean, boundary/limit'. Cross-cultural: Mira also means 'peace' in Slavic and occurs in Arabic and Latin naming.
What is the origin of the name Meera?
Meera is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Meera?
Meera is pronounced “MEE-rah.”
Is Meera a boy or a girl name?
Meera is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Meera a popular name right now?
Meera is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Meera?
In 2025, Meera ranked #1020 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Meera most popular?
Meera was most popular in 2025, when about 246 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Meera?
Names similar to Meera include Asha, Ira, Aditi, Ananya, Priya.
What names go well with Meera?
sanskrit names that pair well with Meera include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.