Merida
Merida: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹ.ɪ.də/
Meaning and origin of Merida
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Uncertain. Possibly a coinage based on Mary, or transferred from the Spanish place name Mérida.
How popular is Merida?
Since 1880, 1,567 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Merida (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1796 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #1013 in 1880. In 2025, 65 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Merida
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Sibling name ideas for Merida
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Merida FAQ
What does the name Merida mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. Uncertain. Possibly a coinage based on Mary, or transferred from the Spanish place name Mérida.
How popular is the name Merida?
Since 1880, 1,567 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Merida (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1796 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #1013 in 1880. In 2025, 65 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Merida a boy or girl name?
Merida is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,567 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.