Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Bright, light, illuminating, Light, Enlightens, Glowing
Pronunciation: may-rah, /meɪˈrɑ/, M IY R AH
Popularity Rank: #36,853
Derived from the Hebrew word 'מֵאִיר' (me'ir) meaning 'giving light' or 'illuminating'. It also symbolizes brightness, clarity and enlightenment.
The name Meira is of Hebrew origin and means Bright, light, illuminating, Light, Enlightens, Glowing, Encourages. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Meira is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, Colombia, and 55 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: may-rah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /meɪˈrɑ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M IY R AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Meira is recorded 913 times globally, ranking it as the 36,853th most common name worldwide.
Meira is most prevalent in Israel, with 268 occurrences, making it the 2,244th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Meira is found among 1 in every 1209 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #2,244 | 1 : 1,209 |
| Palestine | #3,636 | 1 : 2,813 |
| Colombia | #8,997 | 1 : 11,941 |
| United States of America | #17,112 | 1 : 18,274 |
| Egypt | #40,025 | 1 : 63,722 |
| Malaysia | #27,973 | 1 : 68,641 |
| Finland | #3,104 | 1 : 5,403 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Meira from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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