Mera
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 574 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
The seventh month of Meitei traditional lunar calendar.
Mera is a girl's baby name with roots in multiple traditions. In Hebrew, Mera is related to Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter.' In pop culture, Mera is the Atlantean queen and superhero from DC Comics — the fierce, powerful partner of Aquaman — bringing the name renewed attention.
Mera is a short, striking name that packs considerable presence into just four letters — mythological, aquatic, and entirely memorable.
EtymologyShow more
Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Mera is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1927 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Mera’s 574 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mera climbed 5072 spots in the last 20 years — from #9682 to #4610.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 183 | #4103 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 243 | #6880 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 65 | #14430 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 23 | #11536 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 33 | #10092 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 10 | #8991 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 7 | #4999 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 5 | #4869 | — |
| 1920s | 5 | #5358 | — |
The Story of Mera
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Mera is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Mera are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Mera?
Only about 1 in every 120,000 babies born in 2024 was named Mera — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1927, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 243 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Mera by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Mera per day would take 1.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(37 years, 1927–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | #4610 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4249 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4747 |
| 2021 | 43 | #3593 |
| 2020 | 47 | #3317 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2670 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3826 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5614 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5923 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6387 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5741 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10018 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7060 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8483 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13077 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16574 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16797 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10591 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13195 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13995 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1927–2024