Meara
3 countries#3067 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Meara was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,436 births recorded 1973–2025 · currently #3067 · peaked in 2015 with 72 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
24 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
13 births recorded 2005–2019 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
11 births recorded 2020–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2023 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Meara’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3505 | — |
| 2007 | #3482 | ↑23 |
| 2008 | #4006 | ↓524 |
| 2009 | #4931 | ↓925 |
| 2010 | #5108 | ↓177 |
| 2011 | #4151 | ↑957 |
| 2012 | #3134 | ↑1017 |
| 2013 | #2769 | ↑365 |
| 2014 | #2648 | ↑121 |
| 2015 | #2501 | ↑147 |
| 2016 | #3139 | ↓638 |
| 2017 | #2835 | ↑304 |
| 2018 | #2677 | ↑158 |
| 2019 | #3172 | ↓495 |
| 2020 | #3915 | ↓743 |
| 2021 | #4167 | ↓252 |
| 2022 | #3827 | ↑340 |
| 2023 | #5390 | ↓1563 |
| 2024 | #4207 | ↑1183 |
| 2025 | #3067 | ↑1140 |
Frequently asked questions about Meara
Is Meara a popular name?
Yes — Meara currently ranks #3067 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Meara more common for boys or girls?
Meara is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Meara most popular?
Meara peaked in 2015 in United States, with 72 recorded births that year.
Is Meara rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Meara’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7435 in 1973 to #3067 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Meara?
At least 1,460 babies have been recorded with the name Meara across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Meara popular in more than one country?
Yes — Meara appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Meara?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Meara include Mahnoor, Maliya, Melodi, Mianna.
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