Daira vs Meryem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daira

Girl #4,411 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"circle, cycle"

Origin: Arabic daira

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Arabic Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,411
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dai, Dair

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Daira Rank #4,411
Meryem Rank #4,565

Daira is more popular, ranked #4411 vs #4565 for Meryem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daira ___

  • Daira Elena
  • Daira Sofia
  • Daira Maria
  • Daira Luz
  • Daira Isabel
  • Daira Valentina

Meryem ___

  • Meryem Nur
  • Meryem Leila
  • Meryem Selin
  • Meryem Asya
  • Meryem Buse
  • Meryem Elif

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daira

Ainhoa Itziar Unai Iker Amaia

If you choose Meryem

Fatima Yusuf Zeynep Ibrahim Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daira or Meryem more popular?

Daira is more popular, ranked #4411 compared to Meryem at #4565 in the United States.

What do Daira and Meryem mean?

Daira means "circle, cycle" (Arabic daira origin). Meryem means "beloved" (Egyptian origin).

Are Daira and Meryem boy or girl names?

Daira is primarily a girl name. Meryem is primarily a girl name.

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