Merna

Merna is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Merna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Merna

Merna belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Merna first appears in Social Security records in 1895. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #799 in 1930, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 2,461 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Merna in US records

First recorded (US)
1895
Best US rank
#799 in 1930
Peak year
1930
Babies named Merna in 2024
8
Total since 1880
2,461

Merna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#5591 in 2019
Babies named Merna in 2022
3
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merna mean?

The meaning of Merna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Merna a boy or girl name?

Merna is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Merna?

Merna comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Merna?

Merna first appears in US records in 1895. Its best-ever ranking was #799 in 1930, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].