Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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#5
Meera
GirlSanskrit, Hindi· “uncertain; possibly 'ocean' or 'boundary'”
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly 'ocean' or 'boundary' (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- MEER-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,020
- US babies 2025
- 246
- Best rank
- #1,020 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Meera
Meera is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly 'ocean' or 'boundary'”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Sanskrit and Hindi roots.
Rooted in Sanskrit and Hindi, Meera has an exact meaning that is uncertain; it is often said to mean 'ocean' or 'boundary', though sources disagree. Its fame in India rests largely on Meera, also known as Mirabai, the Rajput princess and poet-saint whose devotional songs to Krishna are still sung across the country. Her story of devotion has kept the name in steady use for centuries. Today Meera feels both traditional and international: short, easy to spell and pronounce in many languages, and familiar well beyond South Asia. Mira is a close cousin with separate roots in several languages.
Popularity over time
Meera first appears in US Social Security records in 1965. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,020, and its highest count, 246 babies. Use has grown 32% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #3,680 in 1980, #3,051 in 2000, #1,987 in 2010, and #1,020 in 2025. Of the 4,259 US girls named Meera since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,221 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Serafina, Safa, Adara, Eliyanah, and Eimy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Meera ranked highest in Massachusetts, Washington, and Michigan.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #389 | 15 |
| Washington | #503 | 14 |
| Michigan | #673 | 12 |
| California | #681 | 46 |
| Illinois | #835 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Meera is usually pronounced MEER-uh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Meera
A few middle names that flow with Meera: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Meera
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meera mean?
Meera is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly 'ocean' or 'boundary'”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Sanskrit and Hindi roots.
What is the origin of the name Meera?
Meera has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Rooted in Sanskrit and Hindi, Meera has an exact meaning that is uncertain; it is often said to mean 'ocean' or 'boundary', though sources disagree.
Is Meera a popular name?
Not especially. Meera ranked #1,020 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Meera a boy or girl name?
Meera is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Meera?
Meera is usually pronounced MEER-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings