Mertha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mertha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 11 babies have been named Mertha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mertha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,254 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,254
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Mertha
Mertha is a girl name .
Mertha is currently ranked #38,254 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mertha include Mer, Mert, Merty, Mertie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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