Jolly, happy, or pool/lake
Meara is an Irish name with two primary etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of the Irish surname O'Meara, derived from 'meadhra' meaning 'jolly' or 'festive'. Alternatively, it is sometimes associated with the Irish word 'mara', meaning 'sea' or 'pool'.
About 53 girls were named Meara in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American composer and sound artist
