Essie vs Meira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Meira

Girl #2,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"luminous, radiant"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,666
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mei

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Essie Rank #2,714
Meira Rank #2,666

Meira is more popular, ranked #2666 vs #2714 for Essie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Essie ___

  • Essie Mae
  • Essie Rose
  • Essie Jane
  • Essie Pearl
  • Essie Grace
  • Essie Faye

Meira ___

  • Meira Ruth
  • Meira Leah
  • Meira Shira
  • Meira Tova
  • Meira Grace
  • Meira Devorah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Essie

Bea Mabel Hazel Archie Ezra

If you choose Meira

Tova Shira Noa Dalia Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essie or Meira more popular?

Meira is more popular, ranked #2666 compared to Essie at #2714 in the United States.

What do Essie and Meira mean?

Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Meira means "luminous, radiant" (Hebrew origin).

Are Essie and Meira boy or girl names?

Essie is primarily a girl name. Meira is primarily a girl name.

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