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Merilda

muh-RIL-duh /məˈrɪl.də/

At a glance

In short
Merilda is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl with English origins, rich history, and a sense of elegance.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1925 (#4,973)
Babies in 1925
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#3,919 in 1916
First recorded
1916

Meaning of Merilda

Merilda is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. With English origins, this name has a rich history and carries a sense of elegance. The pronunciation of Merilda is muh-RIL-duh (/məˈrɪl.də/), adding to its charm. It is worth noting that the variation Merrilda also exists, providing parents with options when choosing the perfect name for their little one. Although not as common in recent years, Merilda was somewhat popular in the early 20th century, with occurrences and rankings recorded in the United States. This name embodies strength and grace, making it an excellent choice for parents who desire a distinctive and timeless name for their daughter.

How to pronounce Merilda

English

Popularity of Merilda in the U.S.

Merilda was last recorded in the U.S. in 1925, ranked #4,973 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,919 in 1916. It first appears in the records in 1916.

Bar and line chart: Merilda in the U.S., 1916–1925. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 1916 and 5 in 1925. Line: rank among girl names, peak #3,919 in 1916, #4,973 in 1925.
  • Girls named Merilda (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1916–1925. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1916⁠–⁠1925 4 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192554,973back
191954,814▼ 5
191854,809back
191663,919new