Merari
Every Merari since 1953 — 1,370 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Merari
Merari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,886 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 1,370 American babies have been named Merari. Its peak came in 2004, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Merari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Merari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,886 | — | — |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,279 | — | — |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,888 | — | — |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,263 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,068 | — | — |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,601 | — | — |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,260 | — | — |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,961 | 5 | #13,470 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,740 | — | — |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,338 | — | — |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,779 | — | — |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,987 | — | — |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,060 | — | — |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,187 | 5 | #13,551 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,213 | 5 | #13,653 |
| 2010 | 50 | #3,290 | — | — |
| 2009 | 51 | #3,282 | — | — |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,249 | — | — |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,953 | — | — |
| 2006 | 51 | #3,250 | — | — |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,992 | — | — |
| 2004 | 66 | #2,546 | — | — |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,788 | — | — |
| 2002 | 60 | #2,600 | — | — |
| 2001 | 47 | #3,032 | — | — |
| 2000 | 47 | #3,005 | — | — |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,060 | — | — |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,630 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,660 | — | — |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,386 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,841 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Merari in 2025?
Merari ranked #9,886 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Merari?
1,370 babies have been named Merari in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Merari most popular?
Merari peaked in 2004, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Merari a boy or girl name?
Merari is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Merari rising or falling?
Merari is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.