Meera
Meera is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Prosperous, ocean, boundary, or light.
Origin and history
Meera is a name of Sanskrit origin, often associated with the 16th-century Hindu mystic poet and devotee of Krishna, Mirabai. It is also found in Hebrew, where it means 'prosperous' or 'light'. In the United States, its popularity has grown steadily since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,259 babies in the United States have been named Meera since 1880. It ranks #2694 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1087.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.7 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- NJ (9.6 %)
- NY (8.2 %)
- IL (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 26 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 222 |
| 1990-2000 | 424 |
| 2000-2010 | 716 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,561 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,221 |
Famous people named Meera
- Meera Syal: comedian, writer
Fun facts
- The name is strongly associated with Mirabai, a celebrated 16th-century Indian poet-saint whose devotional songs remain popular.
- While primarily recognized for its Indian roots, Meera also exists as a traditional Hebrew name.