girl's name
Merita
muh-REE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,137
Merita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 7 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.
- Peaked in 1955, when 46 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Merita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 89 |
| 1930s | 176 |
| 1940s | 226 |
| 1950s | 302 |
| 1960s | 159 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 46 |
How Popular Is Merita?
In 1999, Merita was given to 7 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 Merita 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 Merita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merita
- English muh-REE-tuh
Sibling Names for Merita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merita
How popular is the name Merita?
In 1999, Merita was given to 7 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 Merita a girl's or a boy's name?
Merita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merita?
Merita has 3 syllables.
When was Merita most popular?
Merita peaked in 1955, when 46 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.