Meara Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMEER-uh / /ˈmɪərə/Irish; Hebrew
Meaning
Irish: 'sea' or 'ocean'; Hebrew: 'bitter'
Historical & Cultural Background
Meara is a name of Irish origin, often associated with the sea, reflecting the significance of water in Irish culture. In Hebrew contexts, it carries the meaning of 'bitter', which can symbolize resilience. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. It is sometimes used as a variant of the name Mira.
Trend Summary
Meara has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mira
- Mearah
International Variants
- Mira (Latin); Meira (Hebrew)
Famous people named Meara
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Meara was first seen in the United States in 1973. Meara has ranked as high as #1322 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Meara has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Meara (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 45 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 62 |
| 2014 | 66 |
| 2015 | 72 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 34 |