Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Bright or shining; symbolizes enlightenment and wisdom.
Pronunciation: MAYR, meɪr, M EY R
Popularity Rank: #9,993
Derived from the Hebrew word meaning 'shining' or 'giving light'. It is often used as a name to symbolize enlightenment, wisdom, and positivity.
The name Meir is of Hebrew origin and means Bright or shining; symbolizes enlightenment and wisdom., One who Shines, Bringer of Light, Farmer, Light, Enlightens, Glowing, Encourages. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Meir is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, United States of America, and 50 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAYR
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): meɪr
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EY R
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Meir is recorded 5,054 times globally, ranking it as the 9,993th most common name worldwide.
Meir is most prevalent in Israel, with 2,987 occurrences, making it the 182th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Meir is found among 1 in every 108 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #182 | 1 : 108 |
| Palestine | #380 | 1 : 250 |
| United States of America | #6,697 | 1 : 5,259 |
| Kazakhstan | #3,263 | 1 : 2,342 |
| France | #15,272 | 1 : 22,877 |
| Canada | #7,747 | 1 : 8,883 |
| United Kingdom | #14,620 | 1 : 18,273 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Meir from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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