Holding steady.
Popularity of Meria since 1951
Babies named Meria per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Meria's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Meria is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1951. It never reached the top 1,000 names, with a peak in 1973. The name has shown a stable trajectory in recent years, with no recorded births in many states. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a modern coinage or a variant of Maria. Parents drawn to the sound of Mia or Maria but seeking something less common may find Meria an unusual choice.
Meria is a rare feminine name that appears to be a modern coinage, perhaps based on the popular suffix -ia attached to the sound 'Mer.' It may also be a variant spelling of Maria, though no direct link is attested. The name saw modest use in the United States beginning in the 1950s, with a peak in 1973.
“Meria” around the world
Where Meria lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mer, Meri, Ria
Sibling names for Meria
Names that share Meria's style, for a brother or sister.
