Declining since 2009, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Merary since 1987
Babies named Merary per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 221 |
| 2010s | 150 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Merary is a modern rarity. First recorded in 1987, it reached its peak popularity in 2008, but has been declining since 2009. Today it ranks 9,457th, with only 1 in 160,727 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has no strong regional concentration and is not listed in any top state data. Its appeal may stem from a melodic, feminine sound that echoes names like Mary or Sarai, while the -ary ending gives it a contemporary feel. Merary remains a truly uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name without a long historical trail.
The name Merary first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1987, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a creative variation of Mary, combined with the popular -ary suffix seen in names like Hillary or Kary. Alternatively, it could derive from the biblical name Merari (a son of Levi), though direct influence is uncertain. Its use has remained rare and is primarily found in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mer, Rary, Mimi
Variants: Merari, Merrari
Sibling names for Merary
Names that share Merary's style, for a brother or sister.
