Meir Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meir means 'enlightened' or 'one who shines'
Meaning of the Name Meir
Meir is a Hebrew name meaning 'enlightened' or 'one who shines'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'me'ir' which means 'to illuminate'. Meir is often associated with wisdom, knowledge, and brightness. This name has a strong biblical significance as well, as it is the Hebrew name of one of the high priests mentioned in the Bible.
Popularity of the Name Meir
The popularity for the name Meir peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 224 births, which ranked number 2,091 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Meir had the most male births in 2022 with 224, which ranked number 990 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Meir has increased sharply over the last ten years from 126 births to 224 births, an increase of 77.78%. Among males, Meir has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 126 births to 224 births, an increase of 77.78%.
Nationwide Popularity of Meir
- 20 Year Trend of Meir: 273.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Meir: 77.78%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Meir: 77.78%
Popularity of Meir by State
For males, Meir was most popular in Northeastern states with 181 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 114 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Meir. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 62 | 154 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 114 | 174 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Meir
- Total Births of Meir: 237 (5.92%)
- Male Births of Meir: 237 (5.92%)
Given the upward trend of Meir over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.92% increase in total births, for a total of 237 births in 2024. Male births for Meir have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 237 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.92%.