Meera

Meaning: Ocean or boundary
Origin: Variant of Mira · Sanskrit; the spelling of poet-saint Mirabai (from Sanskrit (Indian spelling of Mira))

Girl's name · #1020 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Meera is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1965, it stood at #1020 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 4,300 girls have been named Meera along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 18 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#319 in New Zealand (2025) · #1,015 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,423 in France (2025) · #1,522 in Sweden (2025) · #2,334 in Switzerland (2025) · #453 in Canada (2024).

Famous Meeras

Meera — 16th-century Hindu mystic poet, saint and devotee of the god Krishna
Meera Jasmine — Indian actress
Meera Chopra — Indian actress
Meera Syal — English author and actress
Meera Sanyal — Leading Indian Banker, Independent candidate for South Mumbai, President Indian Liberal Group (1961–2019)

In stories & tradition

Meera Reed — A Song of Ice and Fire (novel series)

What Meeras become

Among 81 notable people named Meera:

Business leaders appear 5.08× more often than among typical names — e.g. Meera Sanyal, Indian banker (1961–2019).

Similar names: Mirha · Avani · Misk · Aira · Saanvi · Avira

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