Meera

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Pronounced MEER-uh /ˈmɪər.ə/High

Meaning: Prosperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saint Mirabai)Medium

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit-Hindi name meaning 'ocean' or 'prosperous,' also the name of the 16th-century Hindu saint-poet Mirabai, whose devotional songs to Krishna (bhajans) are among the greatest in Indian literature.

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hebrew

MeaningProsperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saint Mirabai)

U.S. rank (2024)#1101 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births222 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,013

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Meera is a Hindi/Sanskrit name, a variant of Mira, meaning ocean or sea, or associated with Mirabai — the 16th-century Rajput princess and poet who was devoted to the god Krishna. Her name is sometimes given simply as Meera (the devoted one, the ocean of devotion).

Meera is popular in India and among South Asian diaspora communities. It ranked #1101 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Mirabai (c.1498–c.1547) is one of the most beloved poets of India — her bhajans to Krishna are still sung across the subcontinent every day, and her story of a princess who gave up royal life for spiritual devotion has inspired countless artists.

Overall data confidence 83%

Behind the Name — Meera — Sanskrit/Hindi etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MiraMirabellMirabai

Nicknames

Mee

Famous Bearers

★Mirabai (1498–1547)
Rajput princess, poet, and Hindu saint devoted to Krishna. Her bhajans (devotional songs) are among the most beloved in Indian spiritual literature.

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Mira— the shorter form sharing Meera's root

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Nyra— echoes that soft -ra sound

Mihira— shares Meera's Sanskrit roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meera mean?

Meera means 'ocean' or 'prosperous' in Sanskrit, and is associated with Mirabai, the 16th-century Hindu saint-poet devoted to Krishna.

How do you pronounce Meera?

It's said MEER-uh — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meera a boy or girl name?

Meera is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Meera?

Meera ranked #1101 for U.S. girls in 2024.