Meherima Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: meh-HEE-mah //mɛˈhɪː.mə//
Origin: Persian; Arabic
Meaning: light; benevolence
Historical & Cultural Background
In Persian culture, Meherima is associated with the concept of light and kindness, reflecting the importance of benevolence in social interactions. In Arabic, the name conveys a sense of compassion and warmth, often linked to positive traits in interpersonal relationships.
Both cultures value the qualities embodied by the name, making it a popular choice for girls.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Meherima was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Meherima has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York.
In the past 5 years the name Meherima has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Meherima is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Meherima was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Meherima (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Meherima.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |