US Popularity:9547
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Merry, lively, happy
Meara is a girl’s name with Irish origins, from the surname Ó Meadhra. Meaning “merry,” “lively,” and “happy,” Meara has a joyful chime and is a great choice for a new addition to a cheerful and loving family. Meara also has a few variations, including Mara, Maragh, and Merye, not to be confused with the Irish word for “sea.” The name Meara is an excellent choice for those seeking to pay homage to their Celtic roots or perhaps a past relative.

Meara Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Meara is currently #2747 on The Bump
Girl:Meara is currently #1863 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Meara is currently #9547 in U.S. births
Girl:Meara is currently #5475 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#5475
in 2023
- 1610
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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