Meira is of Hebrew origin and means "song" or "canticle". It is a unisex name, but more commonly used for girls. The name has been popular among Jews for centuries, particularly in Eastern Europe and Israel. Meira is also found among Sephardic Jews who migrated from Spain during the Spanish Inquisition. In recent years, it has gained some popularity outside of Jewish communities, particularly in Scandinavia and Germany.
The name Meira experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1990s onwards, with a notable spike beginning around the year 2000. Before this period, the number of annual births with the name Meira fluctuated between 5 and 15. However, starting in 2000, the count rose significantly, reaching an all-time high of 81 births in 2020. Over the entire span from 1973 to 2023, a total of 1499 babies were named Meira.