Meaning and history
Meike is a Dutch, Low German, and Frisian feminine diminutive, most often of Maria. Maria derives from Hebrew Miryam, whose original meaning remains uncertain; proposed meanings such as “beloved,” “rebellious,” and “sea of bitterness” are disputed. The Virgin Mary gave the name family immense Christian significance. Meike is now commonly used independently. Notable bearers include German tennis player Meike Babel and German Olympic swimmer Meike Freitag.
In 2010, 5 babies were recorded with the name Meike, ranking #16,992 among girls.