Meir
How to say it: may-EER · /meɪˈɪr/
Hebrew name meaning 'one who illuminates' or 'shining'; a common name in Jewish tradition.
Meir was the 864th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 248 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #747 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #864 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 248 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,368 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #747 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recently Meir reached its best showing yet in the 2020s. Standing at its peak, it is expected to keep rising.
What goes with it
Quietly luminous with a soft sound, Meir reflects its sky and light theme. Said may EER, it aligns beautifully with Eitan.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Meir is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Meir
- Meir Shalev (1948–2023)Israeli writer
- Meir Shamgar (1925–2019)Israeli judge and former attorney general of Israel
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