Gender: Female
Origin: English, Latin
Meaning: Compassion or forgiveness, Compassion, Forbearance, Wages
Pronunciation: ˈmɜrsi, /ˈmɜrsi/, M ER S IY
Popularity Rank: #1,695
Derived from the English word 'mercy' which means compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
The name Mercy is of English, Latin origin and means Compassion or forgiveness, Compassion, Forbearance, Wages, Reward, Merciful, Grace, Forgiveness, Pity, Helpful. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mercy is commonly found in Nigeria, South Africa, United States of America, and 91 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ˈmɜrsi
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɜrsi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M ER S IY
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Mercy is recorded 39,490 times globally, ranking it as the 1,695th most common name worldwide.
Mercy is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 16,961 occurrences, making it the 34th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Mercy is found among 1 in every 68 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #34 | 1 : 68 |
| South Africa | #510 | 1 : 596 |
| United States of America | #1,218 | 1 : 531 |
| Ghana | #53 | 1 : 82 |
| Colombia | #1,241 | 1 : 892 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,619 | 1 : 2,544 |
| Italy | #1,917 | 1 : 1,121 |
| Peru | #1,040 | 1 : 1,057 |
| Kuwait | #629 | 1 : 1,015 |
| Mexico | #1,904 | 1 : 1,444 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mercy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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