NAME PROFILE
Meir
Meir is a Hebrew name meaning 'one who shines' or 'bringer of light.' It carries connotations of enlightenment, wisdom, and guidance, reflecting a warm and uplifting personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,612 |
| Gender | Male (83% / 17%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1951 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 48%NJ — 27%CA — 11%FL — 8%MD — 6%
Notable People
Meir Kahane (Rabbi and politician) · Golda Meir (Former Prime Minister of Israel) · Meir Shalev (Israeli author) · Meir Schneider (Author and alternative medicine practitioner) · Meir Ariel (Israeli singer-songwriter)
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