girl's name
Merla
MUR-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 424
Merla is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1966 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.
- Peaked in 1949, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1908.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Merla Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 59 |
| 1930s | 107 |
| 1940s | 116 |
| 1950s | 90 |
| 1960s | 27 |
How Popular Is Merla?
In 1966, Merla 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.
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 Merla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Merla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Merla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Merla
- English MUR-luh
Sibling Names for Merla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Merla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Merla
How popular is the name Merla?
In 1966, Merla 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 Merla a girl's or a boy's name?
Merla is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Merla?
Merla has 2 syllables.
When was Merla most popular?
Merla peaked in 1949, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.