How Many People Are Named Mera?

Complete statistics for the name Mera: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mera
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Mera means 'sea' in Sanskrit, making it a name with deep cultural roots. Only 558 people in the US today share this name, which equates to just 1 in 591,109 Americans. The majority of Mera's, 89%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~1,980
Living in US
1 in 167,399
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sea
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Calm Powerful Serene
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

54,958
Worldwide Bearers
#17,056
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
15,951
🇪🇬 Egypt
13,100
🇮🇳 India
11,556
🇵🇰 Pakistan
5,191
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,298
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,762
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,558
🇺🇸 United States
574
🇹🇩 Chad
309
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
287

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
558 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
509
Would be under 30 (89%)
48
Would be 30–60 (8%)
17
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 574 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mera Through the Generations

Mera's journey through the generations shows a steady rise, peaking in 2019 with 65 births. Today, the average age of those named Mera is 15, reflecting its status as a relatively new name. Of the 558 individuals bearing this name, 509 are under 30, 48 are between 30 and 60, and only 17 are over 60, indicating a strong preference among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 14
Texas 12
Michigan 5
Ohio 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mera's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Mera

How Many People Have the Name Mera?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,980 people in the United States currently share the name Mera. That works out to roughly 1 in every 167,399 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mera a Common or Rare Name?

Mera is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mera Mean?

Mera means "sea" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mera in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mera Most Popular?

The name Mera reached peak popularity in 2019, with 65 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mera?

Approximately 1,980 people named Mera live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,980. That works out to roughly 1 in 167,399 Americans.

Is Mera a rare name?

Mera is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 167,399 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mera mean?

Mera means "sea" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Mera more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mera are male and 100% are female.

When was Mera most popular?

Mera peaked in 2019 with 65 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,980
All-Time Births1,980
1 in X1 in 167,399
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2019
World Rank#17,056
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.