Declining since 2006, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Mea since 1954
Babies named Mea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 127 |
| 2000s | 722 |
| 2010s | 542 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Mea is a relatively uncommon name in the United States, first recorded in 1954. Its highest rank was #6546 in 2025, with a 1-in-94545 chance of being selected for a newborn girl. The name has been in a gradual decline since its peak year in 2005, following a trajectory that suggests it is falling out of favor. Mea's origins are unclear; it may be a modern invented name or a variant of more common names like Maya or Mae. Due to its rarity, it has not been associated with any particular state or region.
Mea may have emerged as a modern coinage or a variant spelling of Maya or as a short form of longer names. In Irish contexts, it could be a form of Maeve (Irish 'Maebh'), but this connection is speculative. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the mid-20th century, typically as a feminine given name.
“Mea” around the world
Where Mea lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Mea
Names that share Mea's style, for a brother or sister.
