Meera
Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Meera: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2002.
Meera has deep roots in Sanskrit, where it means “prosperous” or “sea,” and is closely linked with the 16th-century Hindu mystic and poet Meera Bai, whose devotional songs are still revered. The name also shares a connection with the Latin-derived Mira, meaning “wonderful,” and the Slavic Mira, meaning “peace.” In Scotland, Meera has been steadily chosen by families of South Asian heritage, adding a multicultural strand to the nation’s naming landscape. Famous bearers include British-Indian actress and writer Meera Syal, best known for her work on *Goodness Gracious Me*, and Meera Sanyal, the former chairperson of the Royal Bank of Scotland in India. While no major place is named directly after a Meera, the variant Mira lends its name to several towns across Europe, including Mira in Portugal and Italy.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20024 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #6664 babies
- Total births
- 8since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y