Merita
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Meaning & Origin
Merita is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Merita often also consider Florene, Fayetta, Concepcion .
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Merita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 608 babies have been named Merita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Merita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,219 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,219
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"Goddess; holy one (river name)"
#24,389 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"rough; short one"
#24,397 in US
Germanic origin
"Hardworking, industrious; prosperous"
#24,335 in US
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About the Name Merita
Merita is a girl name .
Merita is currently ranked #24,219 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merita include Mer, Meri, Meriy, Meriie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merita include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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