Gender: Female
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Strong and fearless woman
Pronunciation: mɛr'iːdə, /mɛr'iːdə/, M ER IY D AH
Popularity Rank: #34,845
Derived from the name of a city in Spain, possibly meaning 'fortress' or 'strength'. It is also associated with the character Princess Merida from the animated film 'Brave'.
The name Merida is of Spanish origin and means Strong and fearless woman, symbolizing power and independence.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Merida is commonly found in United States of America, Mexico, Colombia, and 52 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mɛr'iːdə
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mɛr'iːdə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M ER IY D AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Merida is recorded 982 times globally, ranking it as the 34,845th most common name worldwide.
Merida is most prevalent in United States of America, with 207 occurrences, making it the 9,891th most popular name in the country.
In Guatemala, the name Merida is found among 1 in every 3016 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #9,891 | 1 : 8,740 |
| Mexico | #4,556 | 1 : 5,089 |
| Colombia | #7,367 | 1 : 9,278 |
| Peru | #4,205 | 1 : 7,576 |
| Guatemala | #2,164 | 1 : 3,016 |
| Spain | #11,323 | 1 : 17,923 |
| Italy | #23,595 | 1 : 34,780 |
| Bolivia | #6,035 | 1 : 13,168 |
| Chile | #12,410 | 1 : 25,828 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Merida from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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