Meera is a distinctive choice, ranked #1036 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Meera in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1036
About the Name Meera
Meera is holding steady in the rankings at #1036. It reached its peak of #536 in 1997 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Meera is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Meera
Unlikely. With around 33 UK babies named Meera per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Meera in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Meera has held a stable position around #1036 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #536 in 1997 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Meera is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Meera does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Meeras in the wild.
33
UK babies named Meera (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 23 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Meera
Likely around 1 other Meera in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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