How Many People Are Named Meia?

Complete statistics for the name Meia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Meia
Very Rare
Portuguese

Meia is a beautifully uncommon name with roots that suggest connections to words for "half" or "stocking" in Portuguese, making it a quirky and charming choice. There are only about 425 people living in the US with this name, which means roughly 1 in 777,171 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern name, peaking in 2013 with 26 births and skewing very young overall.

~425
Living in US
1 in 777,171
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Half or stocking
🌐
Origin
Portuguese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Creative Gentle Independent Curious
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. It's associated with ambition and the drive to forge one's own path in life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

720
Worldwide Bearers
#307,588
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
223
🇮🇩 Indonesia
130
🇵🇭 Philippines
92
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
69
🇵🇰 Pakistan
40
🇳🇱 Netherlands
35
🇮🇳 India
33
🇮🇹 Italy
19
🇨🇭 Switzerland
11
🇧🇷 Brazil
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
425 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
348
Would be under 30 (81%)
82
Would be 30–60 (19%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 430 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: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
79

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Meia Through the Generations

Meia didn't appear on US birth records in any meaningful way until relatively recently, and it's a name that belongs almost entirely to younger generations. Of the roughly 425 people carrying this name in America today, a striking 348 are under 30 years old, while just 82 fall in the 30 to 60 range. There aren't any bearers over 60, confirming that this name simply didn't exist in earlier decades. The average age of a person named Meia is just 21, which tells you it's very much a 21st-century pick. Its peak came in 2013, when 26 babies received the name, but the trend has been declining since then. Globally, about 720 people carry this name, and it's ranked #307,588 worldwide. That makes it exceptionally rare no matter where you look. It's possible the name could see a resurgence, but for now it remains a distinctive choice that parents aren't gravitating toward as much as they were a decade ago.

✨ Similar Names to Meia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Meia's Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Meia

How Many People Have the Name Meia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 425 people in the United States currently share the name Meia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 777,171 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Meia a Common or Rare Name?

Meia 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 Meia Mean?

Meia means "Half or stocking" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Meia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Meia Most Popular?

The name Meia reached peak popularity in 2013, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Meia?

Approximately 425 people named Meia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 430. That works out to roughly 1 in 777,171 Americans.

Is Meia a rare name?

Meia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 777,171 Americans has this name.

What does the name Meia mean?

Meia means "Half or stocking" and comes from Portuguese origins.

Is Meia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meia are male and 100% are female.

When was Meia most popular?

Meia peaked in 2013 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US425
All-Time Births430
1 in X1 in 777,171
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2013
World Rank#307,588
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.