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Merina

Girl name · Latin

Merina is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Merina has the name Erin hiding inside it.
  • Word funMerina doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationMerina peaked in 1998, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Merina you'd meet today is about 27 years old.
  • HistoryMerina first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
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hello, little Merina

US births per million girls, 1965–2025

05.511196520002024

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Merina

Merina is a girl name of Latin origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Merina

What is the origin of the name Merina?

Merina is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Merina a boy or girl name?

Merina is a girl name.

How popular is the name Merina?

Merina is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #5,363 in 1998, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Merina?

Merina is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.