How Many People Are Named Meara?
Complete statistics for the name Meara: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Meara is a very rare female name, with only 1,368 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 241,235 Americans. The majority, 84%, are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 signifies balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,383 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Meara Through the Generations
Meara has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2015 when 72 babies were given this name. With an average age of 18, it's clear that Meara is a name embraced by younger parents. As of now, there are 1,162 individuals under 30, while 221 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating that it's a relatively new name in the American lexicon.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Meara's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Meara
How Many People Have the Name Meara?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 569 people in the United States currently share the name Meara. That works out to roughly 1 in every 582,512 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Meara a Common or Rare Name?
Meara is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Meara Mean?
Meara means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Meara in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Meara Most Popular?
The name Meara reached peak popularity in 2015, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Meara?
Approximately 569 people named Meara live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 569. That works out to roughly 1 in 582,512 Americans.
Is Meara a rare name?
Meara is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 582,512 Americans has this name.
What does the name Meara mean?
Meara means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Meara more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meara are male and 100% are female.
When was Meara most popular?
Meara peaked in 2015 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.