Maretha vs Merium

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maretha

Girl #66,965 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,965
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mare, Marty, Reta

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Popularity Comparison

Maretha Rank #66,965
Merium Rank #66,766

Merium is more popular, ranked #66766 vs #66965 for Maretha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maretha ___

  • Maretha Ann
  • Maretha Jean
  • Maretha Lee
  • Maretha Rose
  • Maretha Grace

Merium ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maretha

Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

If you choose Merium

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maretha or Merium more popular?

Merium is more popular, ranked #66766 compared to Maretha at #66965 in the United States.

What do Maretha and Merium mean?

Maretha means "lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Maretha and Merium boy or girl names?

Maretha is primarily a girl name. Merium is primarily a girl name.

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