girl's name
Merika
MEH-ree-kah
- Origin Estonian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 45
Merika is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Merika is a name of Estonian origin.
- Peaked in 1991, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 24 |
How Popular Is Merika?
In 1995, Merika was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Merika Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Merika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merika
- Pronunciation MEH-ree-kah
Sibling Names for Merika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merika
How popular is the name Merika?
In 1995, Merika was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Merika a girl's or a boy's name?
Merika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merika?
Merika has 3 syllables.
When was Merika most popular?
Merika peaked in 1991, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.