Meir Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Meir is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Meir?
Meir is spelled M-E-I-R. The name has 4 letters.
Meir at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name “Meir” comes from Hebrew, meaning “one who illuminates” or “giver of light.”
- Origin
- Meir is a Hebrew name commonly found within Jewish communities and is associated with the Hebrew root word for light or illumination.
- Pronunciation
- MAY-er · 2 syllables
Meir Popularity in 2025
Rank#948
Recorded Births248
- Boys usage fell 41 places to #948 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Meir Mean?
The name “Meir” comes from Hebrew, meaning “one who illuminates” or “giver of light.”
Origin: Meir is a Hebrew name commonly found within Jewish communities and is associated with the Hebrew root word for light or illumination.
How Do You Pronounce Meir?
PronunciationMAY-er
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Meir?
- History
- The name Meir appears in Jewish religious texts, indicating its longstanding cultural presence.
Meir Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 248 | #948 |
| 2024 | Boys | 258 | #907 |
| 2023 | Boys | 244 | #930 |
| 2022 | Boys | 234 | #967 |
| 2021 | Boys | 188 | #1,105 |
| 2020 | Boys | 222 | #969 |
| 2019 | Boys | 197 | #1,044 |
| 2018 | Boys | 190 | #1,064 |
| 2017 | Boys | 175 | #1,107 |
| 2016 | Boys | 156 | #1,208 |
| 2015 | Boys | 152 | #1,210 |
| 2014 | Boys | 148 | #1,229 |
| 2013 | Boys | 111 | #1,475 |
| 2012 | Boys | 126 | #1,346 |
| 2011 | Boys | 119 | #1,395 |
| 2010 | Boys | 118 | #1,408 |
| 2009 | Boys | 94 | #1,665 |
| 2008 | Boys | 109 | #1,494 |
| 2007 | Boys | 114 | #1,423 |
| 2006 | Boys | 77 | #1,790 |
| 2005 | Boys | 88 | #1,573 |
| 2004 | Boys | 79 | #1,629 |
| 2003 | Boys | 59 | #1,962 |
| 2002 | Boys | 60 | #1,869 |
When Was Meir Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
258 recorded births
National rank #907
2025 · Boys
248 recorded births
National rank #948
2023 · Boys
244 recorded births
National rank #930
2022 · Boys
234 recorded births
National rank #967
Where Meir Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #105 | 91 |
| NY | #176 | 110 |
| OH | #1,111 | 6 |
| FL | #1,126 | 11 |
| PA | #1,231 | 5 |
| CA | #1,582 | 10 |