Merida Name Origin
/Meh-ree-dah/-
Spanish (Hispanic) 40%
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Mexican (Hispanic) 35%
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Filipino (Southeast Asian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Merida
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name 'Merida' is of Latin origin, meaning 'returning' or 'to go back'. It is also associated with the ancient Roman city of Emerita. In modern times, it is popular in Spanish-speaking countries and has gained recognition through cultural references such as the Disney character from the movie 'Brave'.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Merida each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).