Meir
Meaning
one who shines, gives light
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Meir peaked in the 2020s.
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Popularity in Brazil
97 people · the #42,213 first name in Brazil · median age 45
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Meir
Most people given the name Meir in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Meir deep dive
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