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Merva

MER-vuh /mɜːrˈvə/

At a glance

In short
Merva is a charming and unique English name for a baby girl, with a sense of elegance and nostalgia.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1948 (#5,243)
Babies in 1948
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#3,376 in 1936
First recorded
1918

Meaning of Merva

Merva is a charming and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in the English language, and it is pronounced as MER-vuh (/mɜːrˈvə/). The name Merva has not been very common in recent years, but it does have a history of usage in the United States. In the early 20th century, it ranked within the top 5000 names for girls. While not as popular today, Merva still carries a sense of elegance and nostalgia. Its variations include Mervin. If you're looking for a name that stands out from the crowd while retaining a touch of classic appeal, Merva may be the perfect choice for your little one.

How to pronounce Merva

Popularity of Merva in the U.S.

Merva was last recorded in the U.S. in 1948, ranked #5,243 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,376 in 1936. It first appears in the records in 1918.

Bar and line chart: Merva in the U.S., 1918–1948. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 8 in 1921 and 5 in 1948. Line: rank among girl names, peak #3,376 in 1936, #5,243 in 1948.
  • Girls named Merva (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1918–1948. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1918⁠–⁠1948 7 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
194855,243back
193673,376▲ 828
193554,204back
192183,666▲ 732
192064,398▲ 416
191954,814▼ 523
191864,291new