Girl nameCurrently #14,627 in the USSteady
Merina
3 syllablesPeak year: 19986 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Merina's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Merina's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Merina |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Merina through the decades
- Merina peaked in 1998, when 19 babies were named Merina in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Merina has fallen 31% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Merina currently ranks #14,627 in the US and is holding steady.