Meara
Every Meara since 1973 — 1,436 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meara
Meara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,091 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,436 American babies have been named Meara. Its peak came in 2015, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #3,091 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,265 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,496 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,872 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,212 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,981 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,208 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,705 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,863 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,172 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,519 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2,673 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,798 |
| 2012 | 53 | #3,156 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,211 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,203 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,044 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,058 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,514 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,540 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,154 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,602 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,278 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,946 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,645 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,709 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,499 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,667 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,781 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,858 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meara in 2025?
Meara ranked #3,091 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meara?
1,436 babies have been named Meara in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meara most popular?
Meara peaked in 2015, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Meara a boy or girl name?
Meara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meara rising or falling?
Meara is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.