Gender: Female
Origin: Old English, Latin
Meaning: Mercia refers to an ancient kingdom and means 'boundary' or 'frontier'.
Pronunciation: MUR-shuh, /ˈmɜːrʃə/, M AH R SH IY AH
Popularity Rank: #15,212
Derived from the name of an ancient kingdom in England. It is believed to mean 'boundary' or 'frontier'.
The name Mercia is of Old English, Latin origin and means Mercia refers to an ancient kingdom and means 'boundary' or 'frontier'., Compassion, From Mercia, Mercy. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mercia is commonly found in South Africa, Brazil, Namibia, and 49 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MUR-shuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɜːrʃə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AH R SH IY AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Mercia is recorded 2,955 times globally, ranking it as the 15,212th most common name worldwide.
Mercia is most prevalent in South Africa, with 1,861 occurrences, making it the 1,158th most popular name in the country.
In Namibia, the name Mercia is found among 1 in every 1029 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #1,158 | 1 : 1,260 |
| Brazil | #1,422 | 1 : 1,268 |
| Namibia | #388 | 1 : 1,029 |
| United States of America | #21,626 | 1 : 25,127 |
| France | #18,529 | 1 : 29,636 |
| Italy | #25,314 | 1 : 38,146 |
| United Kingdom | #16,174 | 1 : 21,085 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mercia from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Merce, Mer, Mimi, Mercy, Missy, Merci, Mia, Cia, Merica, Merbear
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