US Popularity:14903
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Beloved
Baby will always know how much they are cherished with this Irish name. Merna, which is an alternative spelling of Myrna, means "beloved." Both Merna and Myrna are Anglicizations of the Irish name Muirne, who, in Irish legend, was the mother of the epic hero Fionn mac Cumhaill. With Merna, baby can have a tender reminder of how much you care for them, as well as a link to mythology that any history buff is sure to be fascinated by.

Merna Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Merna is currently #14903 in U.S. births
Girl:Merna is currently #10135 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#14903
in 2022
+ 742
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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