Will my child share the name Merida with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Merida per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Merida in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Merida becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Merida has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 370 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1490 in 2018. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Merida a good choice for a distinctive name?

Merida is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Merida a popular baby name in the United States?

Merida does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2412

Merida

Merida is a distinctive choice, ranked #2412 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Merida in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2412

About the Name Merida

Merida has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 370 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1490 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2013.

Merida is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.